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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has no plans to scrap Rooney Rule
Apr 1, 2026 - Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said last week that the rule is “blatant race and sex discrimination.”
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https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com:443/Articles/2026/03/26/florida-ag-warns-nfl-rooney-rule-illegal-under-state-law/?issueId=MSA6DNKWNNEODLKJTAXL27OJTA
Florida AG James Uthmeier warns NFL Rooney Rule ‘illegal’ under state law
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned NFL officials Wednesday that the Rooney Rule and other similar hiring policies are ‘illegal’ under Florida’s...
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https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-rooney-rule-qb-contracts-bears-stadium-ref-cba-notebook/
NFL notebook: Rooney Rule update, QB contracts surge, Bears stadium decision, referee fight - CBS...
Apr 1, 2026 - The NFL is holding firm on the Rooney Rule while a massive quarterback contract cycle approaches, a referee labor fight escalates and key franchise decisions...
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https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2026/04/27/867297.htm
NFL’s Rooney Rule Meets Biggest Challenge in Trump’s DEI Crackdown
The most-recognizable diversity policy in sports is facing the biggest challenge in its history. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who has been
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https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/does-nfls-position-on-ian-cunningham-open-door-for-someone-else-to-hire-him
Bears Falcons Ian Cunningham compensatory picks Rooney Rule - NBC Sports
Apr 3, 2026 - The NFL's intransigence regarding the Bears' plea for compensatory draft picks following the hiring of Ian Cunningham as the Falcons' General Manager raises an...
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/florida-ag-flags-nfl-s-rooney-rule-4444240/
Florida AG Flags NFL’s Rooney Rule | Cozen O'Connor - JDSupra
Florida AG James Uthmeier sent a warning letter to the NFL alleging that its Rooney Rule and related diversity initiatives violate state civil rights...
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https://apnews.com/article/nfl-meetings-replacement-referees-1adc6cddb5a173e0b7d76559ae284df9
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has no plans to scrap Rooney Rule, despite Florida AG pressure | AP...
Apr 1, 2026 - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he has no plans to end the league’s Rooney Rule despite recent objections from Florida’s attorney general, who wrote that...
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https://www.blackenterprise.com/florida-attorney-general-nfl-rooney-rule/
Florida Attorney General Challenges NFL’s Rooney Rule
Mar 30, 2026 - The NFL's Rooney Rule requires teams to interview at least two external minority candidates for head team positions.
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https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/roger-goodell-the-rooney-rule-isnt-going-anywhere
Roger Goodell: The Rooney Rule isn't going anywhere - NBC Sports
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https://www.foxnews.com/video/6393153359112
"THIS IS ILLEGAL"- Florida AG Sounds OFF On Rooney Rule | OutKick The Show with Clay Travis | Fox...
Apr 22, 2026 - Florida AG Hates the Rooney Rule
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"Forward Progress: The Rooney Rule and Its Post-SFFA Relevance" by N. Jeremi Duru
In 2003, the National Football League (NFL), which had long struggled with racial inequity both on and off the field, implemented a policy known as the Rooney...
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https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/31/nfl-commissioner-roger-goodell-has-no-plans-to-scrap-rooney-rule-despite-florida-ag-pressure/
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has no plans to scrap Rooney Rule, despite Florida AG pressure – Sun...
Apr 1, 2026 - Commissioner Roger Goodell has no plans to end the NFL
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https://www.politifact.com/article/2026/apr/01/uthmeier-rooneyrule-nfl-discrimination-florida-dei/
PolitiFact | Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says the NFL’s Rooney Rule violates Florida...
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says the NFL’s Rooney Rule, which prioritizes diversity hiring practices, violates Florida’s Civil Rights Act. Does it?
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48322280/florida-attorney-general-says-nfl-get-rid-rooney-rule
Florida attorney general says NFL must get rid of Rooney Rule - ESPN
Mar 27, 2026 - Florida's attorney general has sent a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to express concern that the Rooney Rule is
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https://www.theroot.com/florida-s-rooney-rule-challenge-is-rooted-in-white-supr-fla-rooney-rule-challenge-is-rooted-in-white-supremacy
Florida’s Rooney Rule Challenge is Rooted in White Supremacy – and Legal Fiction – The Root
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https://operations.nfl.com/inside-football-ops/inclusion/the-rooney-rule/
The Rooney Rule | NFL Football Operations
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https://apnews.com/article/nfl-rooney-rule-341ddb559189889f6989f32efc4c6052
NFL’s Rooney Rule has long been a topic of conversation, debate. What does it do? | AP News
Mar 30, 2026 - The NFL’s Rooney Rule has long been a topic of conversation, even debate. The rule was established in 2003 in hopes of encouraging teams to hire more minority...
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https://bossip.com/4537366/florida-attorney-general-james-uthmeier-wants-rooney-rule-gone-from-nfl/
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier wants Rooney Rule gone
Mar 27, 2026 - The Rooney Rule faces backlash amid demands for merit-based hiring—learn about this pivotal moment for diversity in the NFL.
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https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/wayne-rooney-kai-coleen-rule-33295593
Kai Rooney's Man United rule broken by dad Wayne as Coleen watches on - Manchester Evening News
Jan 24, 2026 - Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has broken a rule imposed by his son Kai, who plays for United's Under-18s team
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