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Brian Flores Wins Halas Award, Lawsuit Moves Forward

6/5/2026

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Story summary
  • Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator, won the 2026 George Halas Award as the 58th recipient and the franchise’s first honoree.
  • A U.S. District Court ruled in February 2026 that his racial-discrimination class-action lawsuit may proceed in open court.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the case on May 26, 2026.
  • In 2025 the Vikings ranked third in total defense yards allowed and second in passing yards allowed.