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The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for their head coach vacancy. Flores and Hafley increased the list to 14 coaching candidates to meet with the Jets. The 43-year-old Flores has been running Minnesota's defense the last two seasons. In 2022, Flores filed a federal lawsuit against the league, the Dolphins, the Giants and the Denver Broncos. Flores, who is Black, alleged racist hiring practices for leadership positions across the NFL. The 45-year-old Hafley is coming off his first season running Green Bay's defense. He was Boston College's head coach for four seasons.