Report: Vikings finalizing multi-year extension with Zimmer

The Minnesota Vikings are finalizing a multi-year contract extension with head coach Mike Zimmer, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Zimmer has led the Vikings since 2014 and was entering the final season of his current deal. Only Bud Grant and Dennis Green have more wins in franchise history.

Minnesota extended Zimmer's contract through the 2020 campaign last offseason, and he responded by leading the Vikings to a 10-6 record and playoff berth.

Rumors circulated in recent years that Zimmer planned to retire, but the 64-year-old denied such claims multiple times.

A respected defensive guru, Zimmer led Minnesota to the postseason in three of his six campaigns in charge, which included two NFC North titles. His stop unit ranked inside the top eight in total yards allowed in each of the last five seasons.