Rooney Rule - Wikipedia
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 Rooney Rule - NFL Football Operations
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...
NFL Rooney Rule explained: History, changes and results - NBC New York
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.
Why the NFL's Rooney Rule is failing at hiring more coaches of color - NPR
Feb 3, 2022 · The Rooney Rule, which took effect in 2003, sought to correct inequities at the top of pro football's hierarchy by requiring teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching...
Explaining the NFL’s Rooney Rule Requirements
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...
Rooney Rule runs its course: This year's coaching cycle further …
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.
What Is the Rooney Rule in the NFL? - Distractify
Jan 10, 2025 · The Rooney Rule was implemented for the NFL to avoid a potential lawsuit. 20 years later, it still has critics. Full story on Andscape.com #nfl #rooneyrule #blackcoaches #blackcoach #diversity #diversityandinclusion #inclusion …
Rooney Rule: Goodell Says NFL Will Continue Its Diversity Rules
Feb 4, 2025 · The Rooney Rule, which was created by the league in 2003 , requires clubs to interview minority or female candidates for open head coach, general manager, coordinator, quarterbacks coach, and senior level positions.
Inclusive Hiring - NFL Football Operations
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...
NFL head coach interview process: What to know about league …
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 ...