Who Do You Believe? Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross Claims Brian Flores’ Allegations Are False, Malicious And Defamatory’
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is clapping back against former coach Brian Flores’ claims.
As we reported, Flores is suing the NFL, Dolphins, New York Giants and Denver Broncos, alleging he experienced racial discrimination and that Ross allegedly paid him $100,000 each time to purposely lose games.
Ross, 81, said he takes “great personal exception to these malicious attacks,” per Fox, and will be cooperating with an investigation.
“With regards to the allegations being made by Brian Flores, I am a man of honor and integrity and cannot let them stand without responding,” Ross said in the statement. “I take great personal exception to these malicious attacks, and the truth must be known.”
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“His allegations are false, malicious, and defamatory,” Ross added. “We understand there are media stating that the NFL intends to investigate his claims, and we will cooperate fully. I welcome that investigation and I am eager to defend my personal integrity, and the integrity and values of the entire Miami Dolphins organization, from these baseless, unfair and disparaging claims.”
Meanwhile Flores claimed,
“That was a conversation about not doing as much as we needed to do in order to win football games,” the former coach said per the lawsuit. “Take a flight, go on vacation, I’ll give you $100,000 per loss — those were his exact words. I deal in truth, I tell the players this, as well. I’m gonna give you good news, bad news — but it’s going to be honest.”
“To disrespect the game like that, trust was lost, and there were certainly some strained relationships, and ultimately, I think that was my demise in Miami,” Flores added.