Information of Black head coach firings within the NFL made headlines following David Culley’s dismissal from the Houston Texans, and Brian Flores’ firing of the Miami Dolphins, after the league’s pledge to advertise variety.
Flores nonetheless, is making a comeback after being named the brand new senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Flores with work alongside the final remaining Black head coach within the league, Pittsburgh Steelers’ Mike Tomlin, Sports activities Illustrated studies.
“I’m enthusiastic about Brian Flores becoming a member of our teaching workers given his historical past of growing and instructing defensive gamers throughout his time within the NFL,” Tomlin stated in a press convention on Saturday.
“Brian’s resume speaks for itself, and I sit up for him including his experience to assist our crew.”
Throughout his three-year stint in Miami, the Dolphins noticed victory for the primary time in 20 years, successful back-to-back seasons, which raised questions when information broke of his termination.
As beforehand reported, Flores is presently in the midst of a lawsuit in opposition to the NFL alleging racial discrimination relating to hiring practices. Named within the lawsuit are the NFL, the Miami Dolphins, the Denver Broncos and the New York Giants, resulting from his firing from Miami and the interview processes of Denver and New York.
Flores asserts what tens of millions of followers, most Black NFL gamers, and coaches within the league know: Black coaches are discriminated in opposition to within the NFL.
In a assertion, Flores said: “God has gifted me with a particular expertise to teach the sport of soccer, however the want for change is larger than my private targets. In making the choice to file the category motion grievance, I perceive that I could also be risking teaching the sport I like and has finished a lot for my household and me. My honest hope is that by standing up in opposition to systemic racism within the NFL, others will be a part of me to make sure that constructive change is made for generations to return.”
