I wrote an article on April 16th, 2016, on the National Football League’s use of virtual reality training to confront racism and sexism. Have things really changed in the NFL since then?
This article will analyze the racial and gender makeup of the players, league office, coaching staff and general managers, and owners to determine if there has been an increase in diversity in the NFL as a whole. I pulled research from the NFL’s Diversity and Inclusion Reports along with statistics from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports.
Coaching Staff & General Managers
NFL Executive Vice President Troy Vincent said, “Since the first Diversity and Inclusion Coaching Mobility Report in 2013, it has been noted that the NFL has led the sports industry by intentionally hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce, as well as increasing opportunity for minority coaches.