Flores was on an expiring contract and has interviewed for multiple head coaching vacancies

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed Brian Flores to a contract extension that ensures the defensive coordinator will return for the 2026 season if he is not hired as a head coach, the team announced on Wednesday.

The Vikings signed defensive coordinator Brian Flores to a contract extension on Wednesday, the team announced. The deal means that if Flores, who was in the running for head coaching jobs with the Steelers and Ravens,

The Vikings have signed Brian Flores to a new contract as their defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday. The team announced the extension shortly thereafter.

The Vikings have extended defensive coordinator Brian Flores, but he can still sign a head coaching deal elsewhere.

Flores was in the mix for the Ravens and Steelers head coach openings.

He's one of the top candidates, and with good reason, but there might be one thing that stops Flores from coming to The Star.

The Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday announced that their accomplished defensive coordinator, Brian Flores, has signed a contract extension with the team.

The Vikings better have a Plan C now that defensive coordinator Brian Flores and defensive backs coach Daronte Jones have interest from other teams.