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5 Things to Know About New Vikings Senior Offensive Assistant Todd Downing

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Vikings on Monday announced the hire of Todd Downing as their new senior offensive assistant coach.

Downing’s hire was announced 10 days after the Vikings named John DeFilippo their new offensive coordinator.

It will be a homecoming in more ways than one for Downing, who will turn 38 in July. Here are five things to know about Downing.

1. Eden Prairie native and Gophers alum

Downing grew up in Eden Prairie, which has hosted the Vikings practice facility since May 1981.