PALM BEACH, Fla. — In the wake of an offseason coaching cycle mostly bereft of diversity, the NFL announced Monday that it has taken a few more significant steps — if not outright strides — to rectify its maligned hiring practices.
On Monday, the league announced all 32 clubs must employ a female or person of color on its offensive staff in 2022. Additionally, women will be included in all requirements for the Rooney Rule, which now requires teams to interview candidates of color and/or women for all head coach and senior operations vacancies. Zoom interviews will not meet the rule’s guidelines.
The owners also passed a resolution regarding potential ownership groups, indicating “the membership will regard it as a positive and meaningful factor if the group includes diverse individuals who would have a significant equity stake in and involvement with the club.”
