Brian Francisco Flores (born February 24, 1981) is an American professional football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He began his NFL career with the New England Patriots, where he served as …

Jan 13, 2025 · In his second year as the Vikings defensive coordinator, Brian Flores has helped transform the Minnesota defense into one of the best units in the NFL. In the regular season, the Vikings defense...

Feb 2, 2022 · Brian Flores grew up in a tough part of Brooklyn and worked long hours in his first football job as a scouting assistant. Now he’s taking on the NFL – and facing an uncertain future.

Jul 25, 2023 · NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge said Tuesday that she’s not changing her decision to let NFL coach Brian Flores put the league and three of its teams on trial over his claims that he and other Black coaches face discrimination.

Jan 8, 2025 · EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Brian Flores paused during a reflection on his path through the NFL, unabashed by his goal of getting another head coaching job, to make clear how much he has appreciated his experience as defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings.

Jan 6, 2025 · One coach who’s expected to draw serious interest is Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who helped turn the Vikes into a ball-hawking juggernaut during the 2024 regular...

Jan 9, 2024 · Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores has mastered art of psychological war on QBs By 2008, Flores decided he wanted to more closely impact the result of the games.

Feb 1, 2024 · Brian Flores made his mark in Minnesota this past NFL season, in his first year as defensive coordinator for the Vikings. Though the team fell short of the playoffs, Flores led a...