Norv Turner has resigned as offensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings, who have dropped two straight since a 5-0 start.

Head coach Mike Zimmer says the former coach of the Redskins and Chargers told him he was quitting for the best interest of Turner and the team.

Former NFL head coach and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur has been picked to replace Turner.

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer is recovering from surgery to repair a torn retina in one of his eyes.

Wearing sunglasses to limit the outside light at his news conference Wednesday,  Zimmer said he’d had vision trouble for a couple of days before scratching his eye during the game Monday in Chicago.

The Vikings play Sunday at home against Detroit.