ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Steelers scheduled a HC interview with Vikings DC Brian Flores for Tuesday.
Here’s an updated list of candidates for the Steelers’ HC opening from our 2026 Head Coach & GM Tracker:
Finalists:
- Packers DC Jeff Hafley (Requested)
- Vikings DC Brian Flores (Scheduled)
- Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver (Expected)
Candidates:
- Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase (Scheduled)
- Rams DC Chris Shula (Requested)
- Chargers DC Jesse Minter (Requested)
- Panthers DC Ejiro Evero (Requested)
- Former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy (Requested)
Flores, 44, began his NFL coaching career with the Patriots back in 2004 as a scouting assistant. He held several positions, including pro scout, special teams assistant, assistant offense/special teams, defensive assistant, safeties coach and linebackers coach before serving as the de facto defensive coordinator in 2018.
Miami hired Flores away to be their head coach in 2019 before firing him abruptly after the 2021 season. He caught on with the Steelers as a defensive assistant and LB coach, then was hired by the Vikings as defensive coordinator in 2023.
In three years in Miami, Flores posted a record of 24-25 (.490 win percentage) with no playoff appearances.
In 2025 under Flores, the Vikings defense is No. 9 in scoring and No. 5 in total defense, plus No. 22 against the run and No. 3 against the pass.
We’ll have more on the Steelers’ coaching search as the news is available.
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