Ed Donatell is the favourite to fill the vacancy Minnesota VikingsSources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler & Dan Graziano that he was the defensive coordinator.
Sources said that while no deal has been made, the parties are in discussions and working toward a possible deal.
Vikings will likely hire Los Angeles RamsSources tell ESPN that Kevin O’Connell will be the new offensive coordinator and head coach. O’Connell will now have Donatell as his defensive coordinator.
O’Connell’s hire cannot be announced by the Vikings until after the Super Bowl, as his team is still in play.
Donatell was expected join Pete Carroll’s staff. Seattle SeahawksSeattle is now preparing to lose him.
Donatell, 65, has 10 years of NFL experience as a defensive coach. This includes the three previous seasons. Denver BroncosVic Fangio’s coaching staff. In 2008, he was also the University of Washington’s defensive coordination coordinator.
Under Donatell, the Broncos defense placed eighth in the NFL for yards allowed (5.544) and third in points permitted (322).