The NFL, in hopes of increasing diversity, equity and inclusion, will implement workplace reforms to increase employment opportunities and advancement for minorities.
an expansion and enhancement of the Rooney Rule on Tuesday, but another proposed resolution, tying minority hiring to elevated draft positions, was tabled.... [+]Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesIn a virtual meeting Monday, the NFL’s 32 owners and league officials approved new procedures that will require teams to interview
external minority candidates for head coaching jobs, and interview one external minority candidate for coordinator, general manager and senior football operations positions.have voted to approve a resolution that would prevent teams from blocking assistant coaches from interviewing for coordinator positions, and personnel people from interviewing for an assistant general manager position.
However, a controversial proposal, which would have improved draft pick position in the third round for teams that hired minority candidates as head coaches or general managers, was tabled.Critical quote: "We believe these new policies demonstrate the NFL Owners' commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the NFL," said Pittsburgh Steelers owner and chairman of the Workplace Diversity Committee, Art Rooney II."The development of young coaches and young executives is a key to our future. These steps will assure coaching and football personnel are afforded a fair and equitable opportunity to advance throughout our football operations.
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