NFL Responds To Brian Flores Lawsuit & Allegations Of Racial Discrimination

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Amid the surfacing of Flores's text exchange with Bill Belichick, the NFL has stepped up with a statement.

The sports world has its eyes set on Brian Flores as he recently announced that he was suing the Denver Broncos, the Miami Dolphins, and the New York Giants. The former head coach of the Dolphins has made explosive allegations against the league, asserting that they participated in racially discriminatory practices, offered money for him to "tank," and claimed he endured an interview process with the Giants that was all a "sham" because they reportedly knew they wanted to go with Brian Daboll.

Documents show that Flores is well aware that his future in the NFL and beyond is at risk, but he decided to move forward. "John Elway has said he wants to be a part of the Broncos new ownership group - Flores alleges he showed up to an interview an hour late, disheveled and hungover," ESPN reporter Michele Steele tweeted.

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The NFL has swiftly stepped forward with a statement regarding the allegations.

“The NFL and our clubs are deeply committed to ensuring equitable employment practices and continue to make progress in providing equitable opportunities throughout our organizations,” the league shared. “Diversity is core to everything we do, and there are few issues on which our clubs and our internal leadership team spend more time. We will defend against these claims, which are without merit.”

Additionally, Flores's text exchange with Bill Belichick was also released and that could pad his legal dispute with the league. We'll keep you updated as this progresses.





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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.