Despite their 13-4 record during the 2022 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings’ defense looked pretty rough, finishing near the bottom of the league in a lot of categories and concluding the season by getting shredded by Daniel Jones and the New York Giants on Wild Card Weekend. Changes are to be expected, and those changes are starting right at the top.
The Vikings have, officially, relieved defensive coordinator Ed Donatell of his duties, per a statement from head coach Kevin O’Connell.
Here’s the statement, in full:
“Today I informed Ed Donatell we will be going in a different direction at defensive coordinator in 2023.