After signing Mike Zimmer, the Cowboys might sign a 16.5-sack Vikings star.

Getty Minnesota Vikings linebacker Mike Zimmer, the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, coached Danielle Hunter for a number of years.

Mike Zimmer has been appointed the new defensive coordinator by the Dallas Cowboys, and his contacts may facilitate movements in free agency. Among all the possible possibilities, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter could be the most alluring.

Since joining Minnesota the year before, Hunter has emerged as one of the NFL’s best pass rushers. When Hunter was selected in the draft, Zimmer was the head coach. Before being let go in 2021, Zimmer led Hunter for six seasons.

Under Zimmer, Hunter moved from being an upside third-round choice to earning his first Pro Bowl in 2018. In addition, he received a sizable second contract, while Zimmer oversaw the coaching staff.

Hunter was recently added by Zimmer to his “present day” all-NFL roster as a reserve. Zimmer named the best defensive players at each position in a place designated for the 33rd team. Hunter was selected for one of the five reserve spots; the top edge rusher on the roster was Cowboys standout Michah Parsons.

Dallas could appear to have no need for pass-rushing assistance with Parsons in the lineup. However, the NFC Wild Card loss highlights their incapacity to exert pressure on Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love. Additionally, the Cowboys will be able to add another sack machine to the squad as pass rushers like Dante Fowler Jr. and Devon Armstrong are set to enter free agency.

Hunter is 29 years old and has played in eight seasons, yet he doesn’t appear to be slowing down. His greatest season with Minnesota was really 2023, and he has appeared in four Pro Bowls.

Hunter began the season with 12.5 sacks in 2016 and has already reached the 10-sack threshold five times. However, 2023 was a big improvement. According to PFR, he recorded an NFL-high 23 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, and 16.5 sacks.

Hunter’s past history of injuries is the only cause for concern. He has not had many ailments to contend with, but in 2020 and 2021, he had two serious problems. He was fully incapacitated by a neck injury in 2020 and was only able to play in seven games in 2021 due to a damaged pectoral muscle.

However, given that he recovered with 10.5 sacks in 2022 and then had a tremendous performance last autumn, it appears that there aren’t any lasting problems.

Vikings’ line of defense Mike Zimmer, the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, coached Danielle Hunter for a number of years.

Mike Zimmer has been appointed the new defensive coordinator by the Dallas Cowboys, and his contacts may facilitate movements in free agency. Among all the possible possibilities, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter could be the most alluring.

Since joining Minnesota the year before, Hunter has emerged as one of the NFL’s best pass rushers. When Hunter was selected in the draft, Zimmer was the head coach. Before being let go in 2021, Zimmer led Hunter for six seasons.

Under Zimmer, Hunter moved from being an upside third-round choice to earning his first Pro Bowl in 2018. In addition, he received a sizable second contract, while Zimmer oversaw the coaching staff.

Hunter was recently added by Zimmer to his “present day” all-NFL roster as a reserve. Zimmer named the best defensive players at each position in a place designated for the 33rd team. Hunter was selected for one of the five reserve spots; the top edge rusher on the roster was Cowboys standout Michah Parsons.

Dallas could appear to have no need for pass-rushing assistance with Parsons in the lineup. However, the NFC Wild Card loss highlights their incapacity to exert pressure on Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love. Additionally, the Cowboys will be able to add another sack machine to the squad as pass rushers like Dante Fowler Jr. and Devon Armstrong are set to enter free agency.

Hunter is 29 years old and has played in eight seasons, yet he doesn’t appear to be slowing down. His greatest season with Minnesota was really 2023, and he has appeared in four Pro Bowls.

Hunter began the season with 12.5 sacks in 2016 and has already reached the 10-sack threshold five times. However, 2023 was a big improvement. According to PFR, he recorded an NFL-high 23 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, and 16.5 sacks.

Hunter’s past history of injuries is the only cause for concern. He has not had many ailments to contend with, but in 2020 and 2021, he had two serious problems. He was fully incapacitated by a neck injury in 2020 and was only able to play in seven games in 2021 due to a damaged pectoral muscle.

However, given that he recovered with 10.5 sacks in 2022 and then had a tremendous performance last autumn, it appears that there aren’t any lasting problems.