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Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores sued the NFL for racial discrimination in 2022 and now his case will move forward in court.
The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, finding insurmountable flaws with a league arbitration process that would permit commissioner Roger Goodell to serve as arbitrator.
In a landmark ruling, Brian Flores can proceed with his racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL after a federal appeals court invalidated the league's arbitration process. Flores alleges biased hiring practices by teams like the Giants and Texans.