Brian Flores sues NFL, Giants, Dolphins for alleged racial discrimination

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Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores filed a class-action lawsuit against the team, NFL, and New York Giants for alleged racial discrimination on Tuesday.

"In making the decision to file the class action complaint today, I understand that I may be risking coaching the game that I love and that has done so much for my family and me," Flores said in a statement. "My sincere hope is that by standing up against systematic racism in the NFL, others will join me to ensure that positive change is made for generations to come."

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Flores claimed that he interviewed for the Giants head coaching position, however, the team already hired former Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll for the job three days before Flores was scheduled to interview with the team. Flores said that the Giants interview process was a "sham" and he was "humiliated."

Head coach Brian Flores of the Miami Dolphins on the sidelines in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Hard Rock Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Mark Brown/Getty Images)

In a text message exchange, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick congratulated Flores for landing the job, thinking it was done deal. 

"Sorry – I f–ked this up," Belichick allegedly wrote. "I double checked & I misread the text. I think they are naming Daboll. I’m sorry about that. BB."

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Chairman of the Board/Managing General Partner Stephen M. Ross, Head coach Brian Flores, and General Manager Chris Grier pose for a photograph after Flores was