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NFL adds requirements to Rooney Rule to aid minority hiring

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NFL will require teams to employ a "female or a member of an ethnic or racial minority" as an offensive assistant. Candidates must have at least three years of collegiate or professional experience in coaching football. NFL data: Percentage of people of color in coaching positions increased from 35% in 2020 to 39% in 2021. NFL will now consider women for all qualifying roles under its Rooney Rule.

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WBAL

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NFL makes adjustments to Rooney Rule to aid minority hiring

WBAL NewsRadio 1090/FM 101.5 - To ensure more opportunities for diverse candidates, the NFL has added requirements on the hiring of offensive assistant coaches, and women in general.

5 years ago·Baltimore, United States

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Boston.com

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NFL makes adjustments to Rooney Rule to aid minority hiring

Now all 32 clubs must employ a woman or a member of an ethnic or racial minority as an offensive assistant coach. Learn more at Boston.com.

5 years ago·Boston, United States

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The National Desk

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NFL mandates teams must have minority or female offensive coach

PALM BEACH, Fla. (TND) — The NFL will require all of its professional football teams to hire a minority, or female, offensive coach for the 2022 season, according to the league. The new mandate comes as NFL owners gather at their annual league meeting at The Breakers Resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks to reporters during a coaches press availability at the NFL owner's meeting, Tuesday, March

5 years ago·Washington, United States

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