Goodell Reaffirms Rooney Rule at NFL Meeting

During the press conference, Goodell stated, "No. The Rooney Rule has been around a long time. We’ve evolved it, changed it. We’ll continue to do that as circumstances warrant." He added that the rule is not a hiring mandate but a tool to broaden candidate pools.

Goodell reaffirmed that diversity remains a core value for the NFL, noting the league will engage with stakeholders, including the Florida attorney general, to discuss policies while keeping the Rooney Rule intact.