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.

3 months ago·Palm Beach, United States

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