‘Chip on his shoulder’: Brian Flores lawyers condemn racial stereotypes in NFL coaching report

Lawyers representing Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores have condemned an unsealed Korn Ferry recruiting assessment, alleging it relies heavily on racial stereotypes and constitutes unlawful retaliation. The report was prepared during the Las Vegas Raiders' head coaching search in 2024. Attorney Michael J. Willemin stated the document highlights persistent discrimination in the NFL's hiring practices following Flores' 2022 lawsuit against the league.

The unsealed assessment listed strengths and weaknesses, noting Flores was polished despite growing up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, while claiming he lacked people skills and displayed erratic behavior. It also cited his ongoing racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL as a potential distraction and referenced past tensions from his tenure with the Miami Dolphins.