Goodell: Rooney Rule Will Stay, Says NFL Commissioner

During the annual league meeting, Roger Goodell confirmed that the Rooney Rule will remain in place. He emphasized that the rule will continue to evolve as circumstances change, but its core purpose—to promote diversity in hiring—will not be compromised.

Goodell’s remarks came after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier called for the rule’s removal for the state’s three NFL teams. The commissioner responded that the league will engage with stakeholders but will not abandon the Rooney Rule, which he described as a valuable tool used beyond football to identify diverse candidates.