Florida AG Challenges NFL's Rooney Rule

0:00It's March 31st. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your gridiron update. I'm Cory with the story. Florida's Attorney General, James Uthmeyer, just fired a shot at the NFL, demanding they scrap the Rooney rule because he says it forces race-based, hiring and break state law. The rule makes teams interview minority or female candidates for head coaching jobs. But Steel is President Art Rooney the second, shut that down quick, saying the league has no plans for big changes. Uthmeyer put out a social media video and a formal letter, labeling the policy straight of discrimination since it pushes teams to consider race and decisions. He argues NFL fans in Florida care more about winning colors on the field than skin tone. Rooney spoke at the league meetings this week, noting they review hiring policies every year to improve diversity without major overhalls. The rule kicked off back in 2003 to open doors for qualified candidates from underrepresented groups. League officials plan to chat with Uthmeyer soon to explain how it all works, but nothing

1:04points to the rule vanishing anytime soon. Rooney expects their talks to clear of any confusion. As the 2026 season ramps up, the Rooney rule stays locked in, balancing merit with broader opportunities across NFL teams.