The Pittsburgh Steelers found a supremely qualified individual to fill their previously vacant roles at senior defensive assistant and linebacker coach. Brian Flores, who recently concluded a three-year run as the Miami Dolphins’ head coach, will fill both positions with the Steelers, the club announced Saturday.
Flores, who earlier this month sued the NFL for racial discrimination, went 19-14 during his final two seasons as the Dolphins’ coach. Prior to coaching the Dolphins, the 40-year-old coach spent 15 seasons with the Patriots that included stints as special teams, linebackers and safeties coach. New England won four Super Bowls during Flores’ run with the organization.
“I am excited about Brian Flores joining our coaching staff given his history of developing and teaching defensive players during his time in the NFL,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said in a statement. “Brian’s resume speaks for itself, and I look forward to him adding his expertise to help our team.”
We have named Brian Flores as our senior defensive assistant/linebackers.
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) February 19, 2022
Steelers named Brian Flores as their senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 19, 2022