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MN Vikings Hire Brian Flores For Defensive Coordinator: Report

Brian Flores was a candidate for the Denver Broncos and the Arizona Cardinals, but he has reportedly chosen the Minnesota Vikings.

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Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores works with the defense as they go through drills during practice at NFL football training camp in the Latrobe Memorial Stadium in Latrobe, Pa., Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.
Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores works with the defense as they go through drills during practice at NFL football training camp in the Latrobe Memorial Stadium in Latrobe, Pa., Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

EAGAN, MN — The Minnesota Vikings have hired Brian Flores as their new defensive coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

In addition to interviewing with the Vikings, Flores was also a candidate for the Denver Broncos and the Arizona Cardinals.

Flores brings 15 years of NFL coaching experience to Minnesota. He was the Pittsburgh Steelers' assistant defensive coach during the 2021-2022 season. Before that, he was the head coach of the Miami Dolphins from 2019 through 2021.

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Flores will replace Ed Donatell, who was fired last month. The Vikings' defense gave up the third-most points in the NFL in 2022, according to Pro Football Reference.

After finishing the regular season 13-4 and clinching the NFC North division title, the Vikings lost at home to the New York Giants, 24 to 31, in the wildcard round of the playoffs.

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