Broncos president/CEO Joe Ellis and director of player development Ray Jackson will attend Tuesday’s funeral for the late Steelers owner Dan Rooney.
A public viewing was scheduled at Heinz Field on Monday and the service, to be held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, is set for Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET. Among those expected to attend is former President Barack Obama.
Rooney, 84, was among the most beloved NFL owners and is remembered for being a champion for diversity and for the players.
In 2002, he spearheaded what is now known as the Rooney Rule, which requires NFL teams to interview at least one minority candidate for head-coaching jobs.