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Steelers Rumors: Brian Flores Interviews for Falcons Defensive Coordinator Job

Ex-Miami Dolphins head coach and current Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach Brian Flores will interview with the Atlanta Falcons for the team's open defensive coordinator position, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Atlanta has an opening at defensive coordinator after Dean Pees announced his retirement.

The 41-year-old Flores served as an assistant on the New England Patriots from 2008-2018. He served as the linebackers' coach from 2016-2018 and took over playcalling duties in his final season, when the Pats won their sixth Super Bowl by defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. The Pats won three Super Bowls with Flores on the staff.