The rule requires teams to include two minority candidate during the interview process for head coaching jobs and was later applied to general managers, senior executives and assistant coaches.

More than a third of Black NFL players who responded to questions from the AP about the state of Black head coaches around the league were discouraged or disappointed by the current numbers.

Mike Vrabel, hired earlier this month, was the obvious choice from the moment the Patriots decided to move on from Jerod Mayo despite having one of the league’s worst rosters and a rookie quarterback.

New England Patriots violated Rooney Rule (Image Credit: Getty Images) The New England Patriots are in controversy again, this time, it’s about their hiring process for a new head coach.

New England Patriots Super Bowl champ says NFL's Rooney Rule a 'joke' to teams, criticizes how Patriots complied Patriots hired Vrabel after firing Jerod Mayo ...

— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) January 16, 2025 “I think this kind of puts a light on the Rooney Rule, which, to me, the New England Patriots made a mockery of,” said Clark.

The Patriots hired Mike Vrabel as their next coach about a week after firing Jerod Mayo. The team interviewed Pep Hamilton and Byron Leftwich to comply with the Rooney Rule – all done before the ...

In searching for the successor to Jerod Mayo, the Patriots adhered to the NFL's Rooney Rule — but one former front office executive is not thrilled with how the process played out.

After firing minority head coach Jerod Mayo after only one season, the organization quickly interviewed former offensive coordinators Pep Hamilton and Byron Leftwich to comply with the Rooney rule.

The New England Patriots recently hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach, shortly after dismissing Jerod Mayo following the conclusion of the 2024 regular season. However, they garnered ...