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The Vikings’ First Offseason Domino Quietly Fell

The NFL’s yearly January coaching carousel is complete after the Washington Commanders hired Dan Quinn from the rival Dallas Cowboys on Thursday.

Five coaches with defensive backgrounds took head coaching gigs while three “offense-first” skippers filled out the class.

The Vikings’ First Offseason Domino Quietly Fell

And quietly, the Vikings’ first offseason domino fell — defensive coordinator Brian Flores will not bolt for a head coaching gig, barring something incredibly unforeseen.

Domino Quietly
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores chatting with Tatum Everett on February 15th, 2023. The Vikings hired Flores from the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he was a linebackers coach for one season.