Roger Goodell says NFL will cooperate with Florida AG probe into Rooney Rule and DEI hiring programs
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the league's cooperation with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier regarding a subpoena related to the Rooney Rule and diversity hiring programs. Goodell emphasized the league's commitment to evaluating its programs to ensure compliance with the law. The NFL's Accelerator Program has been modified to include a broader range of candidates, reflecting a shift in its approach to diversity and inclusion.
- ▪The NFL is cooperating with Florida AG James Uthmeier after receiving a subpoena for records related to diversity hiring practices.
- ▪Goodell stated that the league evaluates its programs regularly to ensure they are consistent with the law.
- ▪The Accelerator Program now includes candidates regardless of race, a change from its previous exclusion of white men.
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OutKick-Sports Roger Goodell says NFL will cooperate with Florida AG probe into Rooney Rule and DEI hiring programs Commissioner also modified way he describes one of league's signature hiring programs By Armando Salguero OutKick Published May 20, 2026 11:11am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video NFL subpoenaed over diversity hiring practices Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier discusses a subpoena to the NFL over its diversity hiring practices, arguing the Rooney Rule violates Florida law, on ‘Fox Report.’ NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was trying to play offense on Tuesday when he spoke with reporters about civil rights issues at the league's spring meeting despite the fact he and the league are clearly in retreat mode.
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