Why NFL Coaching Diversity Remains a Challenge

ABOUT THE EPISODE Why does the NFL continue to struggle with diversity in coaching and leadership positions? Ken Shropshire, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics and Strategic Advisor to 76 Capital, examines the NFL’s history of racial equity, the impact and limitations of the Rooney Rule, Brian Flores’ discrimination lawsuit, and the broader challenges facing hiring practices across professional sports. He discusses whether the current system is working, how owners can improve decision-making, and what meaningful progress could look like for the future of the league.

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