NFL commissioner says diversity makes league ‘better’ and helps attract best ‘talent’

Published February 4, 2025 12:38am ET



NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gave his state of the league address on Monday, a ritual traditionally held the Monday before the Super Bowl. He covered various topics, including the league’s diversity efforts over the years. 

He was asked several questions about diversity by reporters who sought to link President Donald Trump‘s executive order to eliminate DEI programs within the federal government to the professional football league. The NFL is separate from the federal government and unaffected by Trump’s executive order.

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