NFL reaches 'major milestone' with record 9 minority head coaches in place for the 2024 season
The National Football League has urged teams for years to hire more minority head coaches
By STEVE REED
Published - Jan 26, 2024, 12:40 PM ET
Last Updated - Jan 26, 2024, 12:40 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The National Football League has urged teams for years to hire more minority head coaches.
That mission finally seems to be paying off.
Four minority head coaches have been hired this year, including Atlanta’s Raheem Morris, New England’s Jerod Mayo, Las Vegas’ Antonio Pierce and Carolina’s Dave Canales, bringing the number of coaches of color entering the 2024 season to nine, the most in league history. Seattle and Washington have yet to fill their vacancies.
Dr. Richard Lapchick, founder of The Institute for Diversity and Ethics In Sport, called it a “major milestone” for the NFL.
