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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Minnesota Vikings continue to be linked to talented defender who would reshape Brian Flores' defense

The Minnesota Vikings are down in Mobile, Alabama keeping an eye on Senior Bowl practices. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been watching the offensive and defensive line drills throughout the first two days, but NFL Draft experts believe they won't be going to the trenches.

Washington Commanders News / NFL Analysis Network / January 29

The Commanders just hired a defensive coordinator. His mentor explains everything about what’s coming

The Washington Commanders hired Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator. Jones worked under Brian Flores and is known for aggressive defensive schemes. Washington had 42 sacks last season, ranking in the middle of the league.

Brian Flores News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 28

How Brian Flores Helped Shape Commanders DC Daronte Jones

As Daronte Jones steps into his new role as the Washington Commanders’ defensive coordinator, his time working alongside Brian Flores with the Minnesota Vikings taught him an important lesson he now brings to Washington.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 28

Anthony Weaver & Brian Flores Were Other Finalists For Steelers’ HC Job

The Steelers hired former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy to be their fourth head coach since 1969 after former HC Mike Tomlin stepped down. ESPN’s Adam Schefter went on the Pat McAfee Show and talked about Pittsburgh’s process of hiring McCarthy.

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Brian Flores News / A to Z Sports / January 26

Brian Flores suffers significant loss that leaves gaping hole in the Minnesota Vikings’ defense

The Minnesota Vikings will have another coach to replace this offseason. On Monday night, reports surfaced that the Washington Commanders are set to hire Minnesota Vikings passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Daronte Jones to be their defensive coordinator.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / January 25

Minnesota Vikings in danger of losing talented assistant, and it would be a huge blow for Brian Flores

The Minnesota Vikings had the cloud of defensive coordinator Brian Flores hanging over them for the majority of the offseason. That cloud shrunk on Wednesday with Flores signing an extension, and clearing up completely with the Pittsburgh Steelers choosing to hire Mike McCarthy over him.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 25

The Commanders are looking to steal assistant coach from defensive coordinator who turned them down

The Washington Commanders are looking under every rock in their search for a new defensive coordinator, and there's a new name on the list now. They've already missed out on Jonathan Gannon and Brian Flores, and the search continues with names that haven't been considered before.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / January 24

Steelers are being extremely hesitant with Mike McCarthy: 'Why are they waiting?'

The Pittsburgh Steelers' head-coaching search has certainly been interesting. They started hot, requesting to interview two young Los Angeles Rams coaches: pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase and defensive coordinator Chris Shula.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 24

Brian Flores' Return to Minnesota Confirmed as Steelers Hire McCarthy

Brian Flores' return as the Minnesota Vikings' defensive coordinator is now essentially confirmed, as both of the franchises that interviewed him for head coaching jobs in this cycle have gone in different directions.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / January 23

Steelers fans now have another name to watch out for in search for next HC

Steelers fans now have another name to watch out for in search for next head coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been very strategic throughout their unexpected head-coaching search.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 23

Steelers Finish Rooney Rule, Can Now Hire Head Coach

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are moving steadily through the process of finding a new head coach. The team initially identified nine candidates, with possibly more.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 23

Potential HC finalist for Steelers has concerning comments emerge

Potential head-coaching finalist for Steelers has concerning comments come to light at peak of hiring cycle

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Brian Flores News / Yardbarker / January 24

Did Vikings coaching staff have serious drama with Brian Flores?

Flores has agreed to return to Minnesota as the defensive coordinator for 2026 unless he's offered the head-coaching job of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Vikings reach contract extension with defensive coordinator Brian Flores

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Minnesota Vikings 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.

Minnesota Vikings 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.

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.

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.

Brian Flores 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.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 21

Vikings Extend DC Brian Flores; Flores Still HC Candidate

While Brian Flores is currently pursuing a higher position elsewhere, the Vikings have signed him to an extension. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network,

NFL News / Steeler Nation / January 21

Steelers May Have Ulterior Motive With Brian Flores That Will Absolutely Frustrate The Minnesota Vikings

It could be some time before the Pittsburgh Steelers decide who will be the lucky individual to work as the franchise's new head coach. One of the most stable jobs in all of sports has to be an attractive landing spot, even though the team does not have a long-term plan at the quarterback position currently.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 19