Vikings Extend Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores’ Contract

Avery K. Bristow

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Vikings Extend Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores’ Contract

The Minnesota Vikings have announced a contract extension for Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores. This decision comes after a remarkable performance by Flores since he joined the team.

Defensive Achievements Under Brian Flores

Since taking over as the leader of the Vikings defense from 2023 to 2025, Flores has significantly improved the team’s performance. Key statistics include:

Points allowed per game: 19.2 (second fewest in the NFL).
Total yards allowed per game: 317.1 (fourth in the league).
Rushing yards allowed per game: 105.4 (fifth in the league).
Forced fumbles: 52 (second most in the NFL).
Defensive takeaways: 73 (fifth in the league).

Impressive Rankings and Records

Under Flores, the Vikings defense has shown a remarkable turnaround. Here are some highlights:

In 2023, the defense ranked 31st overall, improving to 16th in 2024 and third in 2025.
Allowed just 282.6 yards per game in 2025, placing third overall behind Houston and Denver.
Achieved the fewest passing yards allowed per game since 1989, averaging 158.5 yards in 2025.

Red Zone Defense

The Vikings also excelled in red zone situations. In 2025, they allowed only:

2.11 yards per play (second fewest in the NFL).
Touchdowns on 42.9% of opponents’ red-zone drives (second lowest in the league).

Team Recognition and Individual Honors

Flores’ leadership led to a strong 14-3 record in 2024, marking one of the team’s highest win totals in history. The Vikings previously led the NFL in several defensive categories, including:

Interceptions: 24.
Passes defensed: 95.
Opponent 4th-down conversion percentage: 37.1%.
Takeaways: 33.

Flores also made his mark in the Pro Bowl. Three Vikings defenders earned selections in 2025:

Jonathan Greenard (12 sacks).
Andrew Van Ginkel (11.5 sacks).
Byron Murphy Jr. (six interceptions).

Flores’ influence has been crucial in transforming the Vikings into a formidable defensive unit. His extension reflects the team’s commitment to success under his guidance.