COACH PROFILE
Brian Flores
Defensive Coordinator, Minnesota Vikings (2026)
Boston College
New York, NY
Brian Flores has coached in the NFL since 2008, spanning 19 seasons with 4 organizations. He served as head coach of the Miami Dolphins. His roles included Defensive Coordinator, Senior Defensive Assistant, Linebackers, and Safeties. He worked under Bill Belichick, Kevin O'Connell, and Mike Tomlin.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
Defensive Coordinator under Kevin O'Connell |
| 2025 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
Defensive Coordinator under Kevin O'Connell |
| 2024 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
Defensive Coordinator under Kevin O'Connell |
| 2023 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
Defensive Coordinator under Kevin O'Connell |
| 2022 |
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
Senior Defensive Assistant, Linebackers under Mike Tomlin |
| 2021 |
Miami Dolphins
|
Head Coach HC |
| 2020 |
Miami Dolphins
|
Head Coach HC |
| 2019 |
Miami Dolphins
|
Head Coach HC |
| 2018 |
New England Patriots
|
Linebackers under Bill Belichick |
| 2017 |
New England Patriots
|
Linebackers under Bill Belichick |
| 2016 |
New England Patriots
|
Linebackers under Bill Belichick |
| 2015 |
New England Patriots
|
Safeties under Bill Belichick |
| 2014 |
New England Patriots
|
Safeties under Bill Belichick |
| 2013 |
New England Patriots
|
Safeties under Bill Belichick |
| 2012 |
New England Patriots
|
Safeties under Bill Belichick |
| 2011 |
New England Patriots
|
Defensive Assistant under Bill Belichick |
| 2010 |
New England Patriots
|
Offensive Assistant, Special Teams Assistant under Bill Belichick |
| 2009 |
New England Patriots
|
Coaching Assistant under Bill Belichick |
| 2008 |
New England Patriots
|
Coaching Assistant under Bill Belichick |
Worked Under (3)
| Coach | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
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New England Patriots
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11 |
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Minnesota Vikings
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4 |
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Pittsburgh Steelers
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1 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.