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Brian Flores’ lawsuit and related court rulings are dismantling the NFL’s Commissioner‑run arbitration, pushing for neutral, open courts for employee disputes and hinting at broader changes to how the league handles non-player claims and the Rooney Rule; the stakes include possible Supreme Court involvement.
Ahead of Monday’s Super Bowl press conference, Roger Goodell could be pressed on NFL hiring practices and DEI, with recent history including Jim Trotter’s lawsuit over newsroom employment questions, scrutiny of the Rooney Rule after a largely non-minority head-coach slate, and ongoing debates about DEI’s role and the league’s accountability in hiring. The discussion comes as government oversight remains limited and the league faces questions about its diversity initiatives.
The Washington Commanders tapped Daronte Jones as their new defensive coordinator after failing to lure Brian Flores, a choice Vikings writer Luke Norris says leverages Jones’s track record with Minnesota’s secondary and Flores’s trust in him. It’s a high‑risk, high‑reward move for a defense in need of a full revamp, with success hinging on personnel decisions and GM input. Jones’s background alongside Flores, Zimmer, and others could bring more aggression, pressure, and takeaways, but the job also signals potential further changes in 2027 if the plan falters.
The Washington Commanders stunned expectations by hiring Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator, replacing Joe Whitt Jr. Jones, formerly Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach, has limited NFL play-calling experience, and comes from a background tied to Brian Flores, Mike Zimmer, and Vance Joseph. Head coach Dan Quinn aims to inject new ideas on a defense that had grown stale, and the hire shifts responsibility to GM Adam Peters to assemble the right personnel as Washington embarks on a bold, potentially make-or-break season.
If Brian Flores returns as defensive coordinator, the Vikings are expected to re-sign veteran linebacker Eric Wilson, extend pass rusher Andrew Van Ginkel, and encourage Harrison Smith to play another season, strengthening a defense that fits Flores’ scheme and could shift the 2026 roster.
Minnesota keeps defensive coordinator Brian Flores on an extended contract amid ongoing head-coaching rumors, including interviews with the Steelers and Ravens, while Chicago loses Eric Bieniemy to the Kansas City Chiefs as offensive coordinator; Detroit’s coaching move is quiet with Drew Petzing named OC, leaving the NFC North in a quiet but active coaching carousel as Flores’ long-term status remains up in the air due to potential openings and his NFL lawsuit.
The Steelers are in a wide-open head coach search, with in-person interviews already conducted with Brian Flores and Mike McCarthy (Anthony Weaver interview pending) and the potential for in-person talks with Chris Shula and Nate Scheelhaase; Mark Maske identifies Flores, Shula, and McCarthy as the leading contenders, Flores being free to sign elsewhere, Shula fitting the Steelers’ young, defensive-minded profile as a first-time head coach, and the process remaining open-ended as postseason timing dictates.
Despite Minnesota announcing a contract extension for Brian Flores, reports say he remains in contention for several NFL head-coaching roles, with the Steelers and Ravens among potential fits and others (Cardinals, Browns, Raiders, Bills) also possible; the Commanders interviewed him for a defensive coordinator post, and Flores is now back under Minnesota’s contract, leaving open the chance for a second head-coaching opportunity if another team hires him.
The Minnesota Vikings announced a contract extension for defensive coordinator Brian Flores, keeping his aggressive, top-10 defense in Minnesota; the deal was finalized after negotiations, and Flores remains a candidate for Ravens or Steelers head coaching jobs.
The Minnesota Vikings announced that Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores has signed a contract extension, recognizing three seasons of sustained defensive improvement. Since Flores took over in 2023, Minnesota’s defense has averaged 19.2 points allowed per game (second-fewest in the NFL) and 317.1 yards per game, with strong run defense (105.4 rushing yards per game, fifth) and a league-low 3.9 yards per rush since 2023. The unit has produced 52 forced fumbles and 73 takeaways, with very few 20+ yard plays (147 in three seasons). The defense rose from 31st in 2022 to 3rd in 2025, including 158.5 passing yards per game (second-fewest) and solid red-zone results. Flores helped drive a 2024 season that included a 14-3 regular season and a takeaways surge, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections for Vikings defenders in 2025. Head Coach Kevin O’Connell highlighted Flores’ leadership and the defense’s identity as central to ongoing success.
The Steelers have moved into Phase 2 of their head-coach search, conducting in-person interviews with Brian Flores and Mike McCarthy and virtual interviews with Klay Kubiak, Chris Shula, Nathan Scheelhaase, Jesse Minter and Ejiro Evero (Jeff Hafley had interviewed virtually before taking the Dolphins job). Analysts summarize the contenders: Flores as a top defensive mind, McCarthy as a stabilizing veteran with extensive QB experience, and a crop of younger coordinators from the McVay/Shanahan trees (plus Evero) as potential fits for Pittsburgh.
The Steelers have begun their search for a new head coach with in-person interviews underway. Brian Flores is highlighted as an early favorite after overseeing a top-ranked defense with Minnesota in 2025, and who previously served as a Steelers assistant in 2022; several other candidates completed virtual interviews last week, with in-person interviews set to begin this week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are moving forward with in-person interviews for their head coach opening, interviewing Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. This comes after the NFL's rule requiring virtual interviews for coaches currently employed by NFL teams until after the divisional playoffs; the Steelers have also spoken with several other candidates, including Mike McCarthy, Chris Shula, Nate Scheelhaase, Jesse Minter, Jeff Hafley, and Klay Kubiak, though Shula and Scheelhaase cannot participate in second interviews until after the NFC Championship Game.
Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh tenure hits a breaking point after seven straight playoff losses and a Week 13 blowout sparking calls for change, with Brian Flores emerging as a logical successor given his modern, defensively minded track record and fit in the current coaching market. The Steelers hold Tomlin’s rights through 2027, and Flores’ candidacy underscores a broader cycle of retread coaches; Tomlin’s Hall of Fame case is debated in light of stricter enshrinement rules and uneven postseason results.
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell says he has a lot of confidence the team will retain defensive coordinator Brian Flores amid market interest, including a Ravens head‑coach interview; Flores is weighing options, while GM Kwesi Adofo‑Mensah stresses Flores’s unique value and the urgency to keep him, suggesting a potential raise or a return to a top role if the fit is right.