Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores has filed a lawsuit against the Dolphins and the NFL, alleging racial discrimination in its hiring and firing process.
The lawsuit, which includes the league and its 32 franchises, claims that Flores, who was fired Jan. 10 after three seasons leading the Dolphins, was not dismissed because of what team owner Stephen Ross claimed was issues with communication and collaboration but frustration with his reluctance to “tank” during the Dolphins’ 5-11 2019 season. Flores was also fired for his unwillingness to meet with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in an attempt to facilitate a trade, the lawsuit alleges.
According to the lawsuit, Ross offered Flores $100,000 for each loss during the 2019 season.
