‘Chip on his shoulder’: Brian Flores lawyers condemn racial stereotypes in NFL coaching report

Recruiting report prepared for Raiders’ 2024 search

‘Chip on his shoulder’: Brian Flores lawyers condemn racial stereotypes in NFL coaching report

TL;DR

  • Brian Flores' lawyers claim a newly unsealed NFL recruiting report for the Raiders uses racial stereotypes.
  • The report is seen as unlawful retaliation for Flores' discrimination lawsuit against the NFL.
  • The report lists strengths and weaknesses, which lawyers argue reflect racial bias and retaliation.
  • Flores is currently the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings.
  • The NFL has not yet responded to a request for comment.
  • Flores sued the NFL and three teams in February 2022, alleging systemic racism in hiring Black coaches.