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Vikings’ ‘No. 1 Priority’ Will Be Retaining DC Brian Flores

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Brian Flores is a coaching free agent. While the Vikings have wanted to extend their three-year defensive coordinator, no deal has emerged. Minnesota has seen HC and DC interest come Flores’ way as this year’s coaching carousel starts. A report Monday indicated the Vikings were confident they can retain their DC, and Kevin O’Connell has since called doing so the team’s “No. 1 … [Read more...] about Vikings’ ‘No. 1 Priority’ Will Be Retaining DC Brian Flores

Vikings Assistant Mike Pettine To Retire

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Brian Flores or a Vikings DC successor will not have Mike Pettine around for experienced help in 2026, however. The veteran staffer is retiring, Kevin O’Connell announced Tuesday. Pettine, 59, has coached in the NFL since 2002. He rose to a head coaching seat in 2014 (with the Browns) and has been a coordinator in a few cities. He had been on O’Connell’s Minnesota staff since … [Read more...] about Vikings Assistant Mike Pettine To Retire

Vikings Expect QB Competition In 2026

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Although he missed his entire rookie campaign with a torn meniscus in his right knee, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy entered 2025 as the team’s unquestioned starter. After the former Michigan Wolverine’s first year at the helm didn’t go as planned, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell revealed that they expect to bring in competition for McCarthy … [Read more...] about Vikings Expect QB Competition In 2026

Vikings Confident Brian Flores Will Be Back As DC

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While Brian Flores‘ contract technically doesn’t expire until after the Super Bowl, the current Vikings defensive coordinator is effectively a free agent. While Flores has generated interest for at least one head coaching job, there’s confidence that he’ll land back in Minnesota if he’s unsuccessful during this year’s hiring cycle. [RELATED: Ravens To Interview Brian Flores For … [Read more...] about Vikings Confident Brian Flores Will Be Back As DC