Flores, who was fired by the Miami Dolphins after three seasons as their head coach from 2019-21, still has a racial discrimination lawsuit pending against the league in response to losing that job.

Brian Flores is back for a third season as defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings without a hint of bitterness after being passed over for three head coach vacancies around the NFL.

Flores, who was fired by the Miami Dolphins after three seasons as their head coach from 2019-21, still has a racial discrimination lawsuit pending against the league in response to losing that job.

FILE - Minnesota Vikings Defensive coordinator Brian Flores prepares before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sept. 15, 2024, in Minneapolis. Bruce Kluckhohn - FR170893 AP Facebook ...

Defensive coordinator Brian Flores spoke about several of the Vikings' corners at a press conference after Tuesday's practice, starting with Rodgers, who the team is very high on.