Steelers lose out on fan-favorite head coach candidate

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The Pittsburgh Steelers lost out on a potential top head coach candidate, as Brian Flores will remain the Minnesota Vikings’ defensive coordinator for the foreseeable future.

Flores, whose three-year deal with Minnesota was through the end of the 2025 regular season, signed a contract extension with the Vikings on Wednesday, effectively ending any hope of him becoming the Steelers’ next head coach.


FLO!!!

The #Vikings have signed Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores to a contract extension.

: https://t.co/vQOhYZmNq6pic.twitter.com/LncdfXrgze

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 22, 2026

One of the brightest defensive minds in the league, Flores drew a lot of interest during the 2026 coaching carousel — but the Vikings frequently reiterated their interest in keeping him.

While a reunion with Flores is no longer possible, the Steelers still have several top head coach candidates to consider — such as Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula.

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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers lose out on Brian Flores following Vikings contract extension

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