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Steelers’ Darrel Young set on becoming a GM despite challenges facing Black NFL employees
‘I know the work I put in, I know how I prepare, and I know I’m learning from the right people,’ said the fullback-turned-Pittsburgh’s director of player development
Culture
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross was praised for hiring Black coaches. Then he got sued for discrimination.
The lawsuit by Brian Flores targets an NFL owner who tried to balance spending millions on diversity programs while also supporting Trump
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Processing Deshaun Watson — past, present and future
Where do we go after the Browns quarterback received a six-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy?
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Where things stand in the racial discrimination lawsuit filed by Brian Flores against the NFL
With commissioner Roger Goodell looming as a potential arbiter, concerns about partiality and fairness remain in the case against the league
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Black NFL quarterbacks still face undue criticism — ask Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Kyler Murray
The spotlight on the league’s young Black signal-callers is rooted in systemic racism
Culture
Patrick Mahomes saw George Floyd’s death and knew he couldn’t stay on the sideline
The Chiefs quarterback joined with other players to force the NFL to acknowledge that Black lives matter
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NFL’s hiring mandate gives coaching hopefuls like Kenneth Black a chance with uncertain long-term impact
League fellows like the former Florida A&M assistant aim to enter pipeline of offensive coordinators and head coaches
Culture
Why aren’t NFL players speaking out on Deshaun Watson?
The silence from his peers in the locker room is deafening
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Raiders’ Darren Waller has been inspired by music to manifest his new life
Great-grandson of jazz legend Fats Waller has poured his heart and soul into writing and recording: ‘The music gave me something to look forward to’