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Briefing: Goodell backs Rooney Rule amid litigation threat
Strategic angle: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell defends the Rooney Rule as consistent with hiring laws amidst threats of legal action.
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Updated 9 days ago
Roger Goodell, the NFL Commissioner, has publicly defended the Rooney Rule, stating that it complies with existing hiring laws.
This defense comes in light of a warning from Florida's attorney general, who has indicated potential civil litigation if the rule remains in place.
The Rooney Rule is designed to promote diversity in hiring practices within the NFL, aiming to ensure that minority candidates are considered for head coaching and senior football operation positions.