A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the NFL can be put on trial as part of Brian Flores' racial-discrimination lawsuit against the league and three of its teams, according to the Associated Press.

Brian Flores is suing the NFL, Broncos, Giants and Texans for racism in hiring. A court has ruled that the lawsuit can go to trial.

The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league's attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator.