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Brian Flores's lawsuit seeks NFL information on Gruden, Kaepernick cases

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:55 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Brian Flores's lawsuit seeks NFL information on Gruden, Kaepernick cases

Summary

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores's lawsuit against the NFL moves to the discovery phase, allowing his legal team to seek pertinent information. Flores's lawyers have requested documents related to Jon Gruden and Colin Kaepernick, but the NFL is resisting these claims, stating they are not relevant. Flores argues he has been blackballed, similar to Kaepernick, after filing a race discrimination lawsuit. The connection to Gruden's case remains unclear, as his claims focus on being targeted through leaked documents rather than employment retaliation. The next steps in the legal proceedings are underway as both sides prepare for further arguments.

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Key Details

•Flores's lawsuit has advanced to the discovery phase as of August 19, 2026.
•NFL lawyers claim requests for Gruden and Kaepernick documents lack relevance.
•Flores argues he was blackballed after his discrimination lawsuit against the NFL.
•Gruden's claims involve leaked documents and targeted retaliation, not employment issues.
•Discovery process allows for possible insights into NFL hiring practices.

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1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Brian Flores's lawyers seek information from NFL about Jon Gruden, Colin Kaepernick cases

What they're saying

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The lawsuit filed by Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores against the NFL and various teams has finally moved forward (as to several of the pending claims) to the discovery process.
— Yahoo Sports

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