The NFL is changing the Rooney Rule to require teams to interview more minority candidates for coaching and front-office positions, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports.
The league currently requires teams to interview one minority candidate for a head coach or general manager vacancy. Under the new rules, teams will be required to interview two external minority candidates for a head coaching position and one for a coordinator position.
Teams will also be required to interview minority and/or female candidates for senior-level executive positions such as team president. The changes will go in effect after a league meeting on Tuesday.