Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer had surgery for a torn retina early this month, and needed another emergency surgery that could keep him out of this week’s game.
The team announced Zimmer was going to have emergency eye surgery on Wednesday night and said it was uncertain if Zimmer would coach on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys.
“Mike Zimmer is having emergency eye surgery tonight,” Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said in a statement. “His status for coaching tomorrow’s game is uncertain. I have met with the coaches and players and we have a contingency plan in place if Mike is unable to coach against Dallas.”
Zimmer had his first eye surgery in early November. The issue came about after he had trouble with his vision, and scratched his eye during an Oct. 31 game at the Chicago Bears. That’s when he was diagnosed with a torn retina. The Associated Press report said he was at risk for blindness if he didn’t get treatment right away.
Being without Zimmer for a game against the 10-1 Dallas Cowboys isn’t ideal. The Vikings started this season 5-0 but have lost five of their last six, and are a game behind the first-place Detroit Lions in the NFC North.
The Vikings have had a tough year. They lost quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and running back Adrian Peterson to injuries. Offensive coordinator Norv Turner resigned during the season. Now Zimmer’s eye problem could sideline him for at least Thursday night’s game against Dallas.
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