Flores Says He Won’t Drop Lawsuit Even If Hired As Coach
Feb 2, 2022, 9:31 AM
Head coach Brian Flores of the Miami Dolphins walks the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
AP – Brian Flores says his lawsuit against the NFL over alleged racist hiring practices will continue even if he becomes a head coach again this offseason because the league needs change.
Flores has interviewed with the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints for their coaching vacancies.
If they call, Flores tells CNN he will listen, but the suit will go on.
Message I got from Brian Flores and His team About this lawsuit: “It was time to stop being quiet about the injustices that are happening. This was long overdue. There’s plenty of racism that need to be exposed.”
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) February 1, 2022
Flores’ lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court.
It is seeking class-action status and unspecified damages from the league, the Miami Dolphins, the Denver Broncos and the New York Giants, along with unidentified individuals.
The suit alleges racist hiring practices for coaches and general managers, saying the league remains “rife with racism” even as it publicly condemns it.
