In the class-action lawsuit, former NFL coach Brian Flores specifically cites the league's Rooney Rule as being a 'well-intentioned failure.' Here's what you need to know about that rule and what the lawsuit has to say about it.
Former NFL coach Brian Flores filed a lawsuit in federal court on Tuesday against the league and three teams, alleging racial discrimination against Black coaches -- which the NFL strongly denies.
In the class-action lawsuit, Flores specifically cites the league's Rooney Rule as being a"well-intentioned failure." Here's what you need to know about that rule and what the lawsuit has to say about it.In a nutshell, the rule requires NFL teams to interview a diverse range of candidates for coaching jobs and other positions. Read MoreThe league adopted it in 2003 based on recommendations from its Workplace Diversity Committee.
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