Diversity and

Inclusion Efforts
in the NFL
By Cecelia Westwater
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“The NFL is committed to
building a diverse, equitable
and inclusive work
environment that reflects our
incredibly diverse fanbase.”

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 In May 2020, our teams adopted new
procedures to ensure that DEI efforts were
present in each club.

- Coaching Fellowship Program

OUR - Expansion to the Rooney Rule
- Yearly Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
EFFORTS
Reports
- Jonathan Beane, senior vice
president and chief diversity and
inclusion officer

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 With 43% of our audience identifying as
non-white, we want our staff to reflect
our fans.
Our efforts are to increase the minority
Our population in the front offices and on
Audiences the field.
We want our audience to see
themselves within our company.

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 “While improvement is evident,
there must be an ongoing effort
to break mobility barriers and
establish a cultural norm of
opportunity for all. The NFL
recognizes these challenges and
is committed to taking practical
steps to ensure concrete results.”
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