Dolphins owner Stephen Ross responds to Brian Flores' allegations: 'False, malicious and defamatory'

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Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross issued a statement late Wednesday in response to a lawsuit from former head coach Brian Flores, who is suing the Dolphins, New York Giants and Denver Broncos, alleging he experienced racial discrimination during the hiring process.

Ross, 81, said he takes "great personal exception to these malicious attacks," according to a statement obtained by NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe. He and the team will also "cooperate fully" with a likely investigation from the NFL, per the statement.

"With regards to the allegations being made by Brian Flores, I am a man of honor and integrity and cannot let them stand without responding," Ross added in the statement. "I take great personal exception to these malicious attacks, and the truth must be known."

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In the lawsuit, Flores, 40, alleged Ross incentivized him to lose games during the 2019 season (to get better draft picks) by offering to pay him $100,000 per loss. The Dolphins owner definitively denied this allegation and others concerning racial discrimination in his statement. 

Owner Stephen Ross of the Miami Dolphins looks on prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Getty Images)

"His allegations are false, malicious, and defamatory," Ross continued in the statement. "We understand there are media stating that the NFL intends to investigate his claims, and we will cooperate fully. I welcome that investigation and I am eager to defend my personal integrity, and the integrity and values of the