"One thing that doesn't change is our values, and we believe that diversity has been a benefit to the National Football League. We are well aware of the laws and where the laws are changing or evolving. We think the Rooney Rule is consistent with those."
"Florida law is clear -- hiring decisions cannot be based on race. The Rooney Rule violates this principle and is discriminatory."
"It's intended to try to help, and it's been used by industries far beyond football and far beyond the United States to help identify candidates and a diverse set of candidates bring in better talent."
Roger Goodell reaffirmed the NFL's commitment to the Rooney Rule, which promotes diversity in hiring for key positions. The rule, established in 2003, requires teams to interview minority candidates for coaching and management roles. Florida's attorney general challenged the rule, claiming it violates state law by considering race in hiring. Goodell clarified that the Rooney Rule is not a mandate but a beneficial initiative that has successfully identified diverse candidates across various industries, emphasizing the league's values of diversity and inclusion.
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