Mike Zimmer could have another weapon at his disposal with the Dallas Cowboys reportedly interested in Linval Joseph.
Mike Zimmer was hired as the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator this offseason. This is his second tenure with the team, having coached in Big D from 1994 through 2006.
Under Mike McCarthy, Zimmer is being asked to build upon the success the team had under Dan Quinn. While the veteran coach is more than capable of getting the job done, there are a few holes on the roster. The most notable need — at least defenisvely — is at nose tackle. Dallas saw Johnathan Hankins leave in free agency, leaving Mazi Smith as the starter. The issue is that Smith has yet to prove he can handle the job.Joseph spent six years under Zimmer when he was the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. During that time, he made two Pro Bowls and was one of the top run-stuffers in the NFL. With 14 years of NFL experience, Joseph has 676 tackles, 57 tackles for a loss, and 26.5 sacks.Joseph might be the perfect addition for the Cowboys.
The 6-foot-4, 329-pounder has taken his time the past two years in deciding a team, playing just seven games in 2022 with the Eagles and eight with the Bills in 2023. That means Dallas might have to wait to sign Joseph but if they're able to pull it off, that could help improve their run defense, which will be key in the postseason.
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