Rooney Rule

At Super Bowl, NFL commissioner says league looking at how to increase opportunities and outcomes for minority coaches, execs

The league’s rampant nepotism presents a constant challenge to coaches of color

Debating the Steelers coach’s legacy, where the job ranks among NFL coach openings, his next move, the Rooney Rule and more

NFL coach hiring with the Rooney Rule: Blind resume analysis

Owners aren’t incentivized enough to comply with the rule. Here are some suggested revisions.

In 2002, a report analyzing the records of Black head coaches (and a potential lawsuit) forced the league to act. Two decades later, the rule still has its critics.

The potential benefits of NFL’s new program intended to accelerate the rise of qualified minority employees are apparent, participants say, but questions remain

The league is introducing its first program designed specifically to provide minority coaching and front-office employees access to team owners

The lack of coaches of color should still be the NFL’s primary concern