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Houston Texans head coach David Culley tosses a challenge flag in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The Jets won 21-14. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
NFL earns higher grades for diversity hiring in study

By Aaron Beard Dec. 15, 2021 03:44 PM EST

FILE - New England Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung pulls on a glove while warming up during an NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., in this Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, file photo. More than half of the 67 NFL players who opted out of the 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic are no longer with the same team and almost two dozen aren't on anyone's roster. The Patriots had a league-high eight players opt out, including safety Patrick Chung and fullback Dan Vitale, both of whom retired this year along with two other opt outs: Cardinals O-lineman Marcus Gilbert and Panthers linebacker Jordan Mack. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Half the players who opted out last year no longer with team

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 30, 2021 03:55 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Study: NFL league office ahead of teams in diversity hiring

By Aaron Beard Dec. 09, 2020 02:31 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is seen during the first half the NFL football NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Report: NFL excels in racial hiring, but teams must improve

By Steve Reed Jan. 23, 2019 08:41 PM EST