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.

Jan 21, 2025 · Brian Flores appears to be on the verge of being passed over for a second straight offseason in his pursuit of another NFL head coaching job.

Brian Flores enters his second season with the Minnesota Vikings as defensive coordinator in 2024, bringing two decades of NFL experience to Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's staff. Flores spent...

Nov 13, 2024 · Minnesota Vikings Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on July 25th, 2024. Flores was hired in February 2023 to take over for Ed Donatell after Minnesota finished 30th in points allowed.

Jan 21, 2025 · Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores was hoping to land a head coaching job this offseason, but it doesn't look like that will happen.

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 …

Feb 6, 2023 · Most recently, Flores spent the 2022 season as Senior Defensive Assistant/Linebackers Coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is reconnecting with Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell...

Jan 17, 2025 · Flores started his NFL coaching career with the Patriots and gained experience in all three phases. A special teams assistant (2008-09), Flores was an offensive assistant and special teams coach in 2010. He then moved to the ball as a defensive assistant (2011), safeties coach (2012-15) and linebackers coach (2016-18).

Sep 21, 2024 · One week after stifling one of the best play-callers in the NFL, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is tasked with doing the same to one of the league's best up-and-coming...