Overview
- Flores’ deal expires after this season, and multiple outlets report the Vikings are working on an extension to keep him in Minnesota.
- League reporting indicates Flores is expected to receive head-coaching interest after previously interviewing with the Bears, Jaguars and Jets.
- His candidacy is shaped by an ongoing class-action lawsuit that eliminates certain openings, including the Giants job named in the suit.
- Minnesota’s defense surged after the Week 6 bye and starred on Christmas Day against Detroit with six takeaways and five sacks, helping the team reach 8-8 and strong advanced metrics.
- Flores’ approach grants safety Harrison Smith on-field authority to adjust calls, though Smith’s future remains unclear after he declined to discuss potential retirement.