NFL Makes Adjustments To Rooney Rule To Aid Minority Hiring

The NFL has announced a new six-person Diversity Advisory Committee to increase minority representation in senior positions, such as coaching and team ownership. The league has expanded the Rooney Rule, requiring teams to interview at least one female and one minority applicant. Additionally, teams must hire a female or minority for an assistant coaching position to gain experience. This announcement follows a lawsuit by former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, alleging racial discrimination, with only two of the 32 NFL teams currently having Black head coaches.

What is the primary goal of the newly formed Diversity Advisory Committee in the NFL?

• To increase ticket sales

• To improve player performance

• To enhance minority representation in senior roles

• To reduce game duration

What change has been made to the Rooney Rule as part of the NFL's new diversity measures?

• Teams must interview only minority candidates

• Teams must interview at least one female candidate

• Teams must hire a female head coach

• Teams must interview only internal candidates

What is a requirement for NFL teams regarding assistant coaching positions under the new diversity measures?

• Hire only experienced coaches

• Hire a coach with a minimum of 10 years of experience

• Hire a female or minority candidate

• Hire a coach from a rival team

What prompted the NFL to announce these new diversity measures?

• A change in league leadership

• A new sponsorship deal

• A lawsuit by Brian Flores

• A decline in viewership

As of the announcement, how many NFL teams have Black head coaches?

• Five

• Ten

• Two

• None