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NFL League Office Ahead of Teams in Diversity Hiring: Study
A diversity report in the NFL assigned high grades for the league office but lagging scores at team levels for racial and gender hiring
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NFL to Enforce Intensive Covid-19 Protocols Starting Saturday — Read the Memo
Under the league’s mandatory guidelines, clubs will hold virtual meetings, unless they’re outdoors, and reduce close contact between players and staff.
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All NFL Teams to Enter Intensive COVID-19 Protocol Saturday
The NFL is placing all teams in intensive protocol starting Saturday to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 as the number of cases rises around the country
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NFL Will Test for COVID-19 on Game Days, Has No Bubble Plans
The NFL has no plans to move into a bubble as it takes several new steps to combat the spread of the coronavirus
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Goodell Says Forfeits Possible for NFL Virus Protocol Violations
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is warning the league’s 32 teams of penalties including potential forfeits of games for violations of COVID-19 protocols that force changes in the schedule.
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Roger Goodell: ‘The NFL Stands With the Black Community'
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated the league’s support for players fighting for racial justice and protesting police violence
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NFL Requiring Coaches, Staff Near Bench to Wear Masks
The NFL has updated its gameday protocols by requiring every coach and staff member in the bench area to wear a mask and reducing the size of each team’s travel party.
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NFL to Play Black Anthem Before National Anthem: AP Source
“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” will be performed live or played before “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to each NFL game during Week 1 and the league is considering putting names of victims of police brutality on helmet decals or jersey patches, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press.
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NFL Commissioner Goodell Encourages Team to Sign Kaepernick
Roger Goodell would like to see Colin Kaepernick back in the NFL this season
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NFL Commissioner Encourages Teams to Sign Colin Kaepernick
The NFL commissioner now says he’s encouraging teams to sign former 49er Colin Kaepernick. He’s been out of the league for three years, and public opinion is also changing about the kneeling protests he started.
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NFL to Spend $250 Million on Social Justice Initiatives
The NFL is committing $250 million over 10 years to social justice initiatives, targeting what it calls “systemic racism” and supporting “the battle against the ongoing and historic injustices faced by African Americans.”
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NFL Condemns Racism, Admits ‘We Were Wrong' Not to Listen to Player Protests
National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell admitted the league was “wrong” for failing to listen to players who protested social injustice, he said on Friday in a video.
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'Shame On You': NFL's Roger Goodell Accused of Hypocrisy in Protest Response
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is being accused of hypocrisy and insincerity in his response to the death of George Floyd and the protests that followed across the country, according to NBC News.
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NFL Teams Can Reopen Facilities Tuesday _ With Provisos
NFL teams can begin reopening their facilities on Tuesday if state and local governments will allow it
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Goodell Reduces Salary to $0, NFL Workers Taking Pay Cuts
Commissioner Roger Goodell has reduced his salary to $0 and other NFL employees will be taking pay cuts or furloughs due to the coronavirus pandemic
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NFL Going With Virtual Format for Upcoming Draft
The NFL draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes
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NFL Keeping Its Draft in April as Scheduled
Commissioner Roger Goodell told NFL teams on Thursday that the draft will go on as originally scheduled for next month.
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NFL Teaming With Jay-Z on Entertainment and Social Activism
The NFL and Jay-Z’s entertainment and sports representation company are teaming up for events and social activism. The league not only will use Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to consult on its entertainment presentations, including the Super Bowl halftime show, but will work with the rapper and entrepreneur’s company to “strengthen community through music and the NFL’s Inspire Change...
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‘Tonight': Thank You Notes: Joe Biden, Avengers: Endgame Poster
Jimmy pens thank you notes to the White House Easter bunny, people who say “Long story short…” and other things.
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No Threats to Super Bowl Have Surfaced So Far, NFL Says
The National Football League is not aware of any security threats against the Super Bowl, now four days away, the league’s top security officer said Wednesday. “We have no credible or specific threats that have been brought to our attention,” NFL Chief Security Officer Cathy Lanier said. She spoke at a news conference in host city Atlanta alongside the nation’s...