"Flores signed a three-year contract when the Vikings hired him prior to the 2023 season. That deal expired last week, despite repeated efforts by the Vikings to reach an extension before then. Flores took at least one interview for a defensive coordinator job, last week with the Washington Commanders. But coach Kevin O'Connell has said that the two were speaking almost daily and that he was confident Flores would leave only to become a head coach."
"Brian has a unique ability to connect with players, understand their skill sets, and put them in positions to maximize their impact on the field. The identity of our defense is a reflection of his leadership and preparation. On a personal level, I've really valued the relationship we've built over the last three years, and that shared trust, alignment and high standard will continue to be critical to our success."
"Flores' unique schemes have produced one of the NFL's top defenses in each of the past two seasons. The Vikings ranked No. 3 in EPA per play in 2024 and eighth in 2025. His performance has put him on the NFL's head coaching circuit, and this month he has received in-person interviews for the head coach openings with the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers."
Brian Flores agreed to a new contract with the Minnesota Vikings and will return to the team in 2026 unless he accepts a head coaching position elsewhere. His previous three-year deal, signed before the 2023 season, expired last week after the Vikings repeatedly sought an extension. Flores interviewed recently for a defensive coordinator job with the Washington Commanders and has received in-person interviews for head coach openings with the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers. Flores' schemes produced top defenses, with the Vikings ranking No. 3 in EPA per play in 2024 and eighth in 2025. He previously was the Miami Dolphins' head coach from 2019-2021 and sued the NFL and several teams in January.
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