Former NFL Media journalist Jim Trotter has reached a settlement with the NFL regarding his lawsuit that accused the league of institutional discrimination and retaliation for voicing concerns about equity and racial injustice. As part of the settlement, the NFL has agreed to donate to Trotter's newly established scholarship foundation aimed at supporting journalism students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Trotter's lawsuit highlighted a lack of diversity within NFL Media and alleged that he faced discrimination due to his race.

• The NFL has committed to support diversity in journalism through a donation to Trotter's foundation.
• Trotter's lawsuit brought attention to the lack of Black representation in NFL Media's management.