The Rooney Rule is a National Football League policy that requires league teams to interview ethnic-minority candidates for head coaching and senior football operation jobs.

The NFL adopted the Rooney Rule in 2003 based on recommendations made by the league’s Workplace Diversity Committee, now known as the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. It was named...

Jan 19, 2024 · The original Rooney Rule, coming up on its 21st year in the league, dictated that all NFL teams must interview at least one minority candidate for head coaching openings.

Jan 24, 2025 · In 2021, the league expanded the Rooney Rule to require teams with a vacant head coach or general manager position to interview two external candidates, in person, who are people of color.

Jan 19, 2023 · Here’s what the rule looks like now: 1. The NFL requires every team to interview at least two external minority candidates for open head coaching positions and at least one external...

Mar 29, 2022 · Sporting News breaks down the NFL's controversial Rooney Rule, including its purpose, reason for inception, history and criticisms.

Feb 29, 2024 · The NFL’s Rooney Rule—designed to ensure that minority and women candidates are considered for certain coaching and/or senior-level positions—is facing a legal challenge alleging it is ...

Jan 9, 2023 · The original Rooney Rule, coming up on its 20th year in the league, dictates that all NFL teams must interview at least one minority candidate for head coaching positions. It has since been expanded to include other positions and more provisions.

In 2020 and 2021, the NFL expanded the Rooney Rule to raise the bar for coaching and front office hiring. In 2022, the league announced a new requirement that all teams must employ a female or...

Jan 6, 2025 · What is the Rooney Rule? NFL teams must also abide by the Rooney Rule, the league’s policy that requires teams to interview candidates from minority groups for head coach, general manager and ...