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) …

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.

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...

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

3 days ago · The Rooney Rule works, but pipeline adjustments are needed, founders say. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said this week that the Rooney Rule and other DEI efforts "make …