Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores observes drills during organized team activities at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility as the club held minicamp on Jun 10, 2025, in Minneapolis. Flores has overseen a dramatic defensive turnaround in Minnesota, earning league-wide attention while working closely with a veteran-heavy roster during a pivotal offseason for the franchise. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn–Imagn Images.
The Ravens, one of the great franchises in the NFL, just moved on from John Harbaugh. Opting for the defensive strategist from the purple NFC North team to takeover for the purple AFC North team makes sense. So, does Brian Flores become the next head coach of the Ravens?
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He'll get his shot to prove that he deserves it.
Tom Pelissero ofThe NFL Networkoffers the word. Considerthe basic update: "The Ravens requested an interview with Vikings DC Brian Flores for their head coaching job, per source." At the end of the day, all a football player can ask for is a chance. So, too, do coaches ask for the same: a fair chance. With an opportunity to interview, Coach Flores gets to prove he's deserving of becoming a head coach yet again.
Vikings DC Brian Flores to Interview with Ravens
Presumably, there's plenty of respect for Flores around the AFC.
He went to the Dolphins and made them respectable. No small feat. And while that opportunity ended poorly — which is to say nothing of the lawsuit from Coach Flores against the NFL — Flores has his supporters. He accomplished much with theNew England Patriots, still the most impressive team of the 21st century (Kansas City has been chipping away at that status).
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So, too, did Flores do some with with theSteelers, the foremost rival for the Ravens. Brian Flores then became a coach inMinnesota. He has done nothing but impress since getting to the Twin Cities.
Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores looks on against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images.
Lamar Jacksonis a fantastic quarterback who is better than almost everyone else at the position. The 29-year-old passer is coming off a modest season but has a history of much success. Mr. Jackson was won a pair of MVP awards while being a three-time first-team All Pro.
He is, in short, an elite player.
Consider, as well, thatZay Flowersis an impressive young receiver functioning as the WR1.Derrick Henryis older but is still a very good running back.Mark Andrewscan be a strong option at tight end and someone likeTyler Linderbaum, a center, is a great piece for an o-line.
Nov 27, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) drops back to pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
On defense, the Ravens have much to offer Flores.
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In particular, one thinks ofKyle Hamilton. He's reminiscent ofHarrison Smithsince he's a safety with great size who got snagged in the 1st after a strong career at Notre Dame. Maybe working alongside The Hitman will equip Flores to bring the best out of Hamilton, who is already an All Pro.
Baltimore's defense also offers up DTJustin Madubuike, CBNate Wiggins, S Malaki Starks, and LBRoquan Smith. Brian Flores would therefore be inheriting an unusual amount of talent for a team that just fired its head coach.
The Ravens are currently projected to havea touch below $21 million in cap space. The incoming coach would therefore walk into a team sitting in a good spot financially, meaning the chance to acquire some high-end talent in free agency is very plausible.
Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores watches from the sidelines against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
At 44, Brian Flores is in a great spot to takeover a team for the long haul. The coach has a lot of experience alongside plenty of runway to continue coaching well into the future.
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Plus, he has connections around the NFL after putting in work inNew England,Miami,Pittsburgh, and Minnesota. Would a move to Baltimore mean bringing some Minnesota coaches with him?
