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NFL faces court trial over black coaching hiring practices

Rule Changes

Monitors NFL hiring practices; supported Rooney Rule creation

For twenty years, the National Football League has resolved disputes through arbitration controlled by its commissioner. On February 13, 2026, a federal judge ruled that system cannot shield the league from allegations of discrimination against Black coaches, meaning evidence about how teams make hiring decisions will become public.

Updated May 29