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Former Vikings assistant reveals shocking detail of 2025 season involving Brian Flores

There were a lot of questions surrounding Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores ahead of the extension he signed on Wednesday. Rumors were swirling about his future, with reporters hinting at tension in the building with Flores and others.

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Was Vikings' Mike Pettine Pushed Out Due to Rift With Brian Flores?

It's safe to say former Vikings assistant coach Mike Pettine, whose retirement was announced earlier this month, won't be keeping in touch with defensive coordinator Brian Flores in the years to come.

Justin Jefferson News / The Spun / January 22

There's Growing Push For 49ers To Pursue Justin Jefferson Trade

If the Minnesota Vikings are finally willing to entertain trade offers for Justin Jefferson, there's an NFC contender that could use his services. Jefferson, a four-time Pro Bowler, had 84 catches for 1,048 yards and two touchdowns this season.

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How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?

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The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

Jordan Addison News / Larry Brown Sports / January 23

Notable update emerges about Jordan Addison’s trespassing case

Jordan Addison appears to be in the clear after his recent arrest. Florida state attorney Susan Lopez has decided to drop a misdemeanor trespassing charge against the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Addison, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reported on Thursday.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Brian Flores News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 22

3 Vikings Moves That Become More Likely if Brian Flores is Back

The Vikings officially signing defensive coordinator Brian Flores to a new contract on Wednesday doesn't guarantee that he'll remain in Minnesota in 2026, but the odds feel pretty good of that happening.

Brian Flores News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 22

Insider Says Vikings Made Brian Flores an Offer He Couldn't Refuse

A huge piece of Minnesota Vikings news dropped on Wednesday evening, with the team announcing that defensive coordinator Brian Flores has signed a new contract to remain with the franchise — pending a couple head coaching searches elsewhere in the league.

Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 22

Justin Jefferson to the 49ers Is Just Talk, but Other Vikings Trade Buzz May Be Real

Three years ago, ESPN reported that the 49ers called the Vikings about trading for Justin Jefferson. Minnesota wasn't interested in that conversation, and it would be shocking if they gave it a thought if San Francisco came calling this offseason.

Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / January 21

Vikings DC Brian Flores signs contract but still head-coaching candidate

The Minnesota Vikings announced a contract extension on Wednesday for defensive coordinator Brian Flores, contingent on him not landing a head-coaching job in the current cycle.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Big news emerges about Brian Flores’ future

Brian Flores is going … absolutely nowhere. The Minnesota Vikings announced on Wednesday that they have signed their defensive coordinator Flores to a new contract extension.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 21

Vikings reach contract extension with DC Brian Flores

Vikings reach contract extension with defensive coordinator Brian Flores

The Minnesota Vikings have come to an agreement with defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21

Vikings Signed DC Brian Flores To Contract Extension

The Minnesota Vikings have signed DC Brian Flores to a new contract, according to Tom Pelissero. Flores was considered one of the top candidates during this coaching cycle.

Jordan Addison News / A to Z Sports / January 21

Reporter drops bombshell report regarding the future of Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison, and it raises major questions

The Minnesota Vikings have some important decisions to make this offseason, with one of the biggest being the future of wide receiver Jordan Addison. He just completed his third season in the NFL, and the Vikings need to make a decision on his fifth year-option at the beginning of May.

Minnesota Vikings News / 5 GOATs / January 21