NFL owners voted to push in-person head coaching interviews back one more week until after all divisional playoff games have been completed in order to slow down the hiring process. The goal of this rule change is to increase opportunities for minority candidates. The league is focused on improving diversity, equity, and inclusion among head coaches and throughout the entire league.

• The NFL is aiming to improve minority hiring among head coaches.
• The rule change pushes in-person head coaching interviews back one more week until after all divisional playoff games.
• The league is focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the entire league.
• The goal is to create more opportunities for minority candidates.