The NFL will maintain its Rooney Rule policies despite a warning from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who claimed the rule violates state law. Commissioner Roger Goodell reaffirmed the league’s commitment to diversity and the rule’s purpose of enhancing minority candidate interviews, clarifying it is not a hiring mandate. Additionally, the NFL announced the requirement for teams to employ full-time mental health clinicians and discussed ongoing negotiations regarding referee contracts. Goodell also expressed optimism about NFL players participating in the 2028 Olympics.
