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…
What’s next for Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores?
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 a number of 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…
Brian Flores Breaks Silence on Vikings Future in Telling Comments
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores spoke with media for the first time in several weeks on Tuesday, December 30, addressing the ubiquitous discussions throughout league circles involving his future in the NFL.As is often the case with professional athletes and coaches, Flores’ comments were as much about what he did not say as about what he did.“Obviously there’s been a lot of talk about my personal situation and next year,” Fl…
Are Brian Flores and Harrison Smith’s time with Minnesota Vikings coming to end? – SKOR North
The Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins joins Judd on the New Year’s Eve edition of Purple Access to discuss the questions They both have after Brian Flores’ press conference on Tuesday. Is Harrison Smtih set to play in his final NFL game in Week 18 against Green Bay? Plus more on the latest Purple Access! Subscribe to our channel for more Vikings content every day of the week! Support our sponsors: https://on.auraframes.com/PD – $35 off at Aura Frames…
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