Michael Thomas, Dez Bryant, NFL players show support for Brian Flores after discrimination lawsuit
Brian Flores filed a lawsuit against the NFL on Tuesday alleging that the league engaged in discriminatory recruiting practices against Black candidates for coaching and office positions.
The allegations are wide-ranging. They cover everything from NFL teams doing fake interviews just to implement the league’s Rooney Rule to allegations that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross tried to pay Flores extra money to boost his winning streak. his first season in Miami.
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Flores will now take on the NFL in a protracted legal battle. He knows this could have a detrimental effect on his coaching career, but he believes the stance now is more important than his immediate future as an NFL coach.
“God has given me a special talent to coach the game of football, but the need for change is greater than my personal goals.” Flores wrote in a statement. “In making the decision to file a class-action lawsuit, I understand that I may be risking coaching the game I love. My sincere hope is by standing up against systemic racism. system in the NFL, others will join me to ensure that positive change is made for generations to come.”
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The NFL denied the allegations made in Flores’ lawsuit, saying it was “innocent.” However, the former Dolphins coach’s lawsuit is getting plenty of support from NFL players. Some took to Twitter to support Flores and call out the NFL for its lack of diversity.
Brian Flores had to effectively end his opportunity to coach in the NFL to point out what we already know about discrimination during the NFL Head Coach hiring process.
– Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) February 1, 2022
Brian Flores is about to change the game
– Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) February 1, 2022
Flo has always been a special individual… has played such an important role in my career and love that I can support him for calling out what we all have come to know -Dmac https://t.co/kwKefZVg4R
– Devin & Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) February 1, 2022
B Flo has always been a man of faith and bravery. I’m proud of him for risking so much and standing for truth and justice at the risks and costs to himself and his family. I got your back coach.
– Nate Solder (@soldernate) February 2, 2022
The answer is diversity in ownership.
– Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) February 1, 2022
I’m going to make this a reality that gives me the courage to talk about my personal situations dealing with the NFL…. I never like the way my name is slandered.. my story is controlled and I have no real instructions…. Me with Brian Flores! https://t.co/mgCHWptg5E
– Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) February 1, 2022
We support you! https://t.co/RyiXUG9UvU
– Tyler Lockett (@TDLockett12) February 1, 2022
They regulate the game but it’s really the law of the business and the approach that needs to be adjusted.
– Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) February 1, 2022
Black history month begins right!!
– Darius Slay (@ bigplay24slay) February 1, 2022
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It will be a while before Flores’ lawsuit comes to fruition, so this story won’t be over. In fact, it could be bigger, as Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports reports.
Brian Flores sues this against #NFL will resonate throughout the sport and be a pivotal moment in the league’s history. I spoke with two other coaches who believe they have enough money to be part of the class. This could be a tsunami before it’s over.
– Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) February 1, 2022
