During the annual league meeting, Roger Goodell responded to calls from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to drop the Rooney Rule, stating, "No, the Rooney Rule has been around a long time. We’ll continue to evolve it as circumstances warrant." He highlighted that the rule is not a hiring mandate but a tool to identify diverse candidates and that the NFL remains committed to diversity values.
Goodell: Rooney Rule Won’t Disappear
At the NFL annual meeting, Commissioner Roger Goodell said the Rooney Rule would not be eliminated, despite pressure from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. He emphasized the rule’s role in fostering diversity and its ongoing evolution.