Wednesday, January 7, 2026- Brian Flores has emerged as the current betting favorite to take over as the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, according to early odds from sportsbooks tracking the franchise’s coaching search.
With the Raiders dismissing Pete Carroll after a disappointing 3‑14 season, the position is open, and odds markets list Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Flores at the top with the shortest price among potential candidates. This makes him the leading name in what has quickly become one of the most watched coaching decisions of the NFL offseason.
Flores’s rise in the odds reflects both his defensive reputation and his past head coaching experience. Though his three seasons as Miami Dolphins head coach didn’t deliver playoff success, Flores rebuilt his stock in Minnesota, where his unit has been one of the league’s more disciplined and aggressive defenses.
Raiders ownership — with minority owner Tom Brady playing a visible role in the search alongside new GM John Spytek — appears to be considering a leader who can quickly instill structure and accountability in a roster that struggled mightily last year.
That said, the odds are fluid, and while Flores is currently the early favorite, other candidates are in the mix as the Raiders weigh their options. With significant pressure to rebound in 2026 and the No. 1 overall draft pick adding to expectations, the coming weeks could see this coaching search become one of the most consequential decisions for the Raiders’ future direction.
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