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What’s Next for Brian Flores and the Vikings? He’s Not Tipping His Hand

  • On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator, told media he will let the club and his representation handle contract talks and said, `I said this many times, I've loved my time here in Minnesota.`
  • Flores turned down a contract extension last offseason, and his deal is set to expire after the season; per Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk, Minnesota Vikings are working on an extension.
  • On-Field results — including forcing a half-dozen turnovers — have strengthened Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator's résumé and linked him to the Dallas Cowboys' defensive vacancy for 2026.
  • Coaches are typically free to talk with other teams 10 days after the season, allowing Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator, to speak externally starting Jan. 14 amid as many as eight NFL head-coaching vacancies.
  • Amid an ongoing class-action lawsuit, reporters say Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator, could face hiring challenges but may also 'bet on himself' by letting his contract expire after three strong seasons.
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What’s next for Brian Flores and the Vikings? He’s not tipping his hand

Maybe it’s fitting that the man whose defense is predicated on keeping everybody guessing wouldn’t tip his hand about the potential next step in his career. Asked several different questions about his future on Tuesday afternoon at TCO Performance Center, defensive coordinator Brian Flores was intent on keeping his cards as close to the vest as humanly possible. It appeared his goal was to avoid making any headlines. Mission accomplished. “I rea…

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profootballrumors.com broke the news in on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
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