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 …

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.

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 much he has appreciated his experience as defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings.

Feb 6, 2023 · Minnesota hired Brian Flores for the role, the team announced Monday. Most recently, Flores spent the 2022 season as Senior Defensive Assistant/Linebackers Coach with the Pittsburgh...

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.

Feb 6, 2023 · Flores is joining Minnesota after spending 2022 as Senior Defensive Assistant/Linebackers Coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers and reconnecting with Vikings Head Coach Kevin...

Jan 7, 2025 · Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is a candidate for head coaching vacancies in the NFL, but called his time in Minnesota “one of the most rewarding” experiences of his career.

Jan 16, 2025 · EAGAN, Minn. — Brian Flores’ personality may be the most underrated aspect of his success as the Minnesota Vikings’ defensive coordinator. His aggressive and confident disposition leaves his ...

Jan 7, 2025 · Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores isn't hiding the fact that he's interested in another head coaching job, but he's not going to jump at just any opportunity that arises,...

Jan 21, 2025 · Credit: Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Vikings. But Father Time works fast, especially during the NFL offseason. And less than 72 hours after Brian Flores completed his final head coaching interview Saturday morning with the Chicago Bears, it appears all three teams interested in the Vikings’ defensive coordinator may have already eliminated him from the running.