NFL sees higher grades for gender hiring in diversity study
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 06, 2022 01:46 PM EST
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nov. 06, 2022 01:26 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin speaks with Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni after an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Eagles 35-13. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin speaks with Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni after an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Eagles 35-13. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Oct. 30, 2022 04:04 PM EDT
Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith calls out from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith calls out from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Nov. 03, 2022 09:06 PM EDT
FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Maral Javadifar reacts before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. An annual diversity study has found the NFL posted significant gains in hiring women for positions in coaching, front offices and league headquarters. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Maral Javadifar reacts before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. An annual diversity study has found the NFL posted significant gains in hiring women for positions in coaching, front offices and league headquarters. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Nov. 10, 2022 04:16 PM EST
FILE - Washington Commanders assistant running backs coach Jennifer King walks on the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Aug. 27, 2022, in Baltimore. An annual diversity study has found the NFL posted significant gains in hiring women for positions in coaching, front offices and league headquarters. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

FILE - Washington Commanders assistant running backs coach Jennifer King walks on the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Aug. 27, 2022, in Baltimore. An annual diversity study has found the NFL posted significant gains in hiring women for positions in coaching, front offices and league headquarters. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Nov. 10, 2022 04:16 PM EST
FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant defensive line coach Lori Locust during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 25, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. An annual diversity study has found the NFL posted significant gains in hiring women for positions in coaching, front offices and league headquarters. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant defensive line coach Lori Locust during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 25, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. An annual diversity study has found the NFL posted significant gains in hiring women for positions in coaching, front offices and league headquarters. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Nov. 10, 2022 04:16 PM EST
Carolina Panthers head coach Steve Wilks watches after the Cincinnati Bengals made an interception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Carolina Panthers head coach Steve Wilks watches after the Cincinnati Bengals made an interception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Nov. 06, 2022 03:12 PM EST