Brian Flores Sues NFL, Says Racial Discrimination Played Part in Giants’ HC Search

Tyler Conway

Posted For: AriesTonto

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is suing the NFL and all 32 teams, alleging racial discrimination in the coach hiring process.

In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Flores alleges the Giants had settled on Brian Daboll as their head coach days before they were scheduled to interview him. He completed his in-person interview with the franchise last Thursday, and Daboll was named as the Giants’ new coach a day later.

As part of the lawsuit, Flores included evidence that Bill Belichick mistakenly texted him days before his interview congratulating him on getting the job. Belichick believed he was texting Daboll.

“Sorry – I f–ked this up. I double checked and misread the text. I think they are naming Brian Daboll. I’m sorry about that. BB,” the text read.

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— Kevin Cole (@KevinColePFF) February 1, 2022

“God has gifted me with a special talent to coach the game of football, but the need for change is bigger than my personal goals,” Flores said in a statement. “In making the decision to file the class action complaint, I understand that I may be risking coaching the game I love and has done so much for my family and me. My sincere hope is that by standing up against systemic racism in the NFL, others will join me to ensure that positive change is made for generations to come.”

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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