Following the Vikings’ five-game winning streak to end the regular season, defensive coordinator Brian Flores remains uncertain about his future, as assistant contracts typically last until the Super Bowl. While the Vikings are optimistic about his return unless he secures a head coaching position, Flores’s candidacy is complicated by his ongoing lawsuit against the NFL and several teams for racial discrimination. His potential link to the Raiders as a coaching candidate has been speculated, although they are considering multiple other candidates. Ultimately, the hiring landscape favors teams, which may affect Flores’s chances of landing a new role.
