PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – Steelers confirmed they interviewed former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores for the head coaching position. He is the eighth known candidate to take over for Mike Tomlin.
A senior defensive assistant coach with the Steelers in 2022, Mike Tomlin brought him in as a senior defensive assistant after he lost his job with the Dolphins and then sued the NFL. During that season with the Steelers, to which the linebackers, who he primarily worked with, praised his impact. Flores worked in concert with defensive coordinator Teryl Austin.
The 44-year-old is currently the Vikings defensive coordinator. Minnesota was seventh in the NFL in points against (19.6) in 2025, second in passing yards allowed despite only eight team interceptions. They were 21st in rushing yards allowed with 2,110.
Flores got his break with Bill Belichick and spent from 2008-18 with New England before taking over in Miami.