The Minnesota Vikings decided to move on from defensive coordinator Ed Donatell this past Thursday afternoon and it wasn’t much of a surprise. The Vikings’ defense was abysmal last season with the 31tst ranked overall defense and 26th in points allowed per game.
The move to let go Donatell started the coaching search. The Vikings will be interviewing many candidates and this piece will continue to be updated as we get more news.
Steelers LB coach Brian Flores
- Vikings formally requested an interview with Flores on Saturday, January 21st
Saints DL coach/co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen
- Vikings formally requested an interview with Nielson on Saturday, January 21st
- Vikings formally interviewed Nielson on Monday, January 23rd per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
Seattle defensive assistant/associate head coach Sean Desai
- Vikings formally requested an interview with Desai on Sunday, January 22nd