— Associated Press
Dom Capers, a former head coach of the Panthers and Texans, will join the Vikings staff as a senior defensive assistant.
He's a familiar face in the NFC North — Capers was the Packers defensive coordinator from 2009-17, including their Super Bowl XLV title following the 2010 season.
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, who calls the defensive plays, recently promoted linebackers coach Adam Zimmer and defensive line coach Andre Patterson to co-defensive coordinators. They replaced George Edwards, whose contract expired.
Capers has coached in the NFL for 33 seasons, and was Jacksonville's senior defensive assistant last season.