The NFL announced changes to the Rooney Rule on Tuesday, but one of the more controversial aspects of that rule did not get approved. While NFL teams will be required to interview more minority candidates for jobs, draft-pick incentives won’t be tied to those hirings.
Team owners tabled that measure. If approved, it would have rewarded franchises that hired minority coaches with higher draft picks.
The proposal drew criticism from some, including Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn and Hall of Famer Tony Dungy.
Tabling that portion of the Rooney Rule doesn’t necessarily mean it’s dead.