The decision to skip interviewing Flores stems from lessons learned in his Miami tenure, aligning with New England's vision for the future.

Vrabel may be the top candidate, but here are some of the other options the Patriots are likely to consider after parting with Mayo.

Brian Flores is gracefully taking a lot of questions about his head coach prospects. He said he will take every interview that is requested. Asked if he is interested in the Patriots job, he said: "I would say yes." But he added "it's not up to me" if they want to talk.

Count Brian Flores among those potentially willing to become the next head coach of the New England Patriots. The Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator

The Bears announced they have completed a head coach interview with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

Flores added “it’s not up to me” when asked specifically about the Patriots’ potential interest. He last coached in New England during the Patriots’ 2018 season, a Super Bowl campaign ...

The Jets are winding down their second full week of interviewing candidates for their vacancy. Flores is the 13th known person to interview. They also are expected to meet with their former quarterback and Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley on Friday.

The veteran coach has had a rocky few years in the league, but his stock is once again on the rise after a successful season as Vikings' defensive coordinator.

The coaching carousel for the 2025 offseason is already moving. Here are the latest news and rumors from around the NFL!

After a 5-12, last-place season that included 10 consecutive losses and the in-season firings of coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, the Chicago Bears are now embarking on a search to hire the franchise’s next head coach.

The Bears have confirmed interviewing 15 candidates, a list highlighted by Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel, who got the job in New England.