Minority coaches criticize the impact of the Rooney Rule in NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
On July 23, 2026, minority coaches voiced their disappointment with the Rooney Rule, claiming it offers little benefit. Patrick Graham, the Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive coordinator, shared his frustrations after a past interview with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he felt his candidacy was just a formality. Eric Bieniemy and others have faced similar situations, often feeling that interviews are conducted merely to fulfill requirements. Thomas Brown, the New England Patriots' tight ends coach, emphasized the need for genuine intent in hiring practices.
- •Minority coaches report the Rooney Rule has not improved their hiring chances.
- •Patrick Graham encountered issues during an interview with Jacksonville in 2025.
- •Eric Bieniemy struggles to secure a head coaching position despite multiple interviews.
- •Thomas Brown calls for genuine hiring intentions from teams.
- •Concerns persist over interviews being conducted for the sake of appearance.
- 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — Minority coaches slam the Rooney Rule
"Minority coaches say the Rooney Rule does not help them
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 10:59 PM5 things to know about new Rams kicker Brandon McManus
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 10:58 PMReports: NFL won't punish Eagles for letting Hurts play with blood clot
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 10:55 PMShould the Vikings pull off a blockbuster running back trade?
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 9:49 PMLA Rams sign Brandon McManus, their third kicker in 2 weeks
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 9:37 PMPat Freiermuth & Tyler Higbee Headline Week 7 Fantasy Football Must-Start Tight Ends
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 8:20 PMEx-Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl hero signs with Indianapolis Colts