Vikings Coordinator Brian Flores Prioritizes Upcoming Dolphins Game Amidst NFL Lawsuit
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is focused on his team's upcoming game against the Dolphins in Minneapolis, rather than seeking personal revenge for his past tenure with the Miami team, despite his ongoing lawsuit against the NFL.
Rochester Mason City Austin, MN, September 30, 2026 —
Minneapolis, MN – As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to host the Miami Dolphins, the team’s defensive coordinator, Brian Flores, is directing his attention squarely on the upcoming matchup. Despite his history with the Dolphins organization and his ongoing legal proceedings against the National Football League, Flores has emphasized a singular focus on game preparation and strategy.
Flores, who previously served as the head coach for the Miami Dolphins, is set to face his former team. However, reports indicate that the coordinator is not dwelling on personal vendettas or past experiences. Instead, his energy is reportedly channeled into the tactical demands of the game, which is scheduled to take place in Minneapolis.
The context of this game is underscored by Flores’s participation in a lawsuit against the NFL. The details of the lawsuit, which involve allegations of discriminatory hiring practices within the league, are ongoing. Nevertheless, Flores has publicly maintained a professional stance, aiming to keep his immediate responsibilities as a coach at the forefront.
Sources close to the team suggest that Flores’s approach is to treat every game as a critical professional challenge, irrespective of any personal connections to the opposing team or external legal matters. His objective remains to lead the Vikings’ defense effectively and prepare the team for victory against the Dolphins. The exact nature of the claims in his lawsuit, and the current status of those proceedings, were not detailed in the provided summary, nor was any specific timeline for their resolution. The focus for Flores and the Vikings, according to available information, remains on the immediate task at hand: the upcoming contest with Miami.
Story summarized from the original created by Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press on www.postbulletin.com, see more information here.
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