Overview
- Kevin O’Connell confirmed active discussions to extend defensive coordinator Brian Flores and emphasized he wants Flores to stay in Minnesota.
- Flores is on an expiring contract and will be free to interview for head‑coaching vacancies after Week 18, with Adam Schefter expecting him to draw interest.
- Mike Florio reported the Cowboys are viewed in league circles as a potential landing spot for Flores at defensive coordinator, with Matt Eberflus’ job uncertain.
- Josina Anderson publicly questioned the notion that Flores would make a lateral move, asserting the Vikings would match a pay raise to keep him.
- O’Connell said he does not anticipate Flores leaving for another coordinator role, and no agreement or external hiring has been announced yet.