Brian Flores Subpoenas Dozens of Teams as NFL Lawsuit Grows
Brian Flores has subpoenaed 25 NFL teams as part of his ongoing discrimination lawsuit against the league. This action expands the scope of his case, which originally included only six teams. Flores alleges systemic racism in the hiring practices of NFL teams, particularly regarding head coach positions.
- ▪Brian Flores is seeking information from 25 NFL teams about their hiring practices.
- ▪He is currently involved in a discrimination lawsuit against the NFL that began in February 2022.
- ▪Flores claims that the hiring processes of certain teams were sham interviews designed to comply with the Rooney rule.
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- ▪ Filings: Flores lawyers subpoenaed 25 NFL teams — ESPN — NFL
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:58 +0000 |
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