The commissioner of the NFL, Roger Goodell, defended the policies of diversity, equity and inclusion of the League (DEI) during a pre-Super-Bol press conference with media members on Monday .
President Donald Trump has signed an executive decree to end the Dei programs through the federal government during his first days in the White House.
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The NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at a press conference on Monday, February 3, 2025, in New Orleans on Monday, in front of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football match between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chiefs from Kansas City. (AP photo / Matt York)
Goodell was asked about the commitment of the League to diversity during the press conference.
“We had diversity efforts because we felt like it was the right thing for the National Football League, and we will continue these efforts because we were not only convinced, we proved, That it means that it makes the NFL better, “said Goodell. “We are not there because it is a tendency to enter or a trend to get out of it.
“Our efforts are fundamental to try to attract the best possible talents of the National Football League on and off the field as I said before. We see it. We see how it benefits the National Football League, and So I think we continue these efforts. “
Goodell said the league’s league efforts are reflected the foundations of the League.
“I think it is also clearly a reflection on our basis of fans and our communities and our players. People talk a lot about the Rooney rule … For us, there is no obligation to hire an individual Particularly based on breed or sex. Who is hired, “he added.
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The NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at a press conference on Monday, February 3, 2025, in New Orleans on Monday, in front of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football match between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chiefs from Kansas City. (AP photo / Matt York)
“Many of us, including the National Football League from our office, do it voluntarily at all levels because it has benefited us. And I hear this companies on a global basis. It is a very strong hiring practice that we also adopt. “”
With Trump Nixing Dei efforts in the government, some companies have made their own initiatives go back. Walmart, McDonald’s Amazon, Ford and Lowe are just some of these companies.
Goodell was requested if there would be a dismay between the League and its corporate sponsors if companies retreat Dei’s initiatives.
“We do not make policies for our sponsors or one of the companies, networks or partners with which we deal with,” he said. “We have a lot of conversations on the importance of this for us. We will obviously take everything into consideration … There are many companies that have been linked to the so-called modification of their diversity policies and which have not really called directly on this subject. There are a lot of conversations that take place on this subject. “”
Goodell said he hadn’t had time to reflect on his role in the commitment of NFL diversity, but thought it improved the League.
“I am proud in this direction – I believe that our diversity efforts have led to improving the NFL. It attracted better talent. We believe that we are better when we get different perspectives, people from different backgrounds, whether they are women or men or people of color – we make ourselves stronger, and we go better when we have that “He said.
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“This is something that, in my opinion, will have a huge impact on this league for many years. We win on the field with the best talents and the best coach and I think it’s true out of the field.”
