Rooney Rule

The NFL is investigating whether its Washington franchise flouted the expanded Rooney Rule

How will things improve if there’s no mechanism to get owners to comply?

Proposal includes improving draft picks to address the league’s diversity issue

Attendees said there seemed to be an increased sense of urgency in talks

The NFL and Fritz Pollard Alliance will meet again to discuss next steps

The commissioner wants to see change, but does he have the power?

The Fritz Pollard Alliance and other black NFL officials applaud the move

Minorities in football operations are calling for increased pressure on owners

Executive director Rod Graves says the current hiring system is flawed

Sports has led the way for diversity when the Rooney Rule was introduced in 2003 – but new research and outcomes ahead of the 2020 season prove it’s time for a reboot