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Black NFL players seeking continued progress in hiring of Black coaches, survey reveals
With a growing number of Black head coaches on NFL sidelines, Black players are encouraged by the progress, but they would like for it to continue moving forward. The Associated Press conducted a survey of Black players,
More than a third of Black NFL players surveyed by the AP are discouraged by a lack of Black coaches
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin paused for a moment to think while speaking to a reporter after a practice this season. “Now that you mention it,” McLaurin said, "I’ve never had a Black head coach in high school,
11 NFL teams have never had a Black head coach. Players find that disappointing
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
Black NFL players share on number of Black coaches in survey
An Associated Press survey of more than 65 Black players from 25 NFL teams found that about 36% were discouraged or disappointed by the number of Black coaches in the league.
Black NFL players offer their survey responses and broader thoughts on a lack of Black head coaches
Reporters from The Associated Press who cover the NFL have spoken to more than 65 Black players from 25 teams this season to gather their thoughts on the state of Black head coaches in the league.

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The illusion of equal opportunity for minority NFL coaches
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Players think 1st-time NFL head coaches who are Black feel extra pressure to succeed
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NFL to remove ‘End Racism’ messaging in end zone ahead of Super Bowl: Sources
"Choose Love" and "It Takes All of Us" will be stenciled onto the back of the end zones at the Caesars Superdome.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Says League Isn't Ending DEI Policies
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Super Bowl artist weaves Black Masking culture into vibrant logo and theme art for NFL global stage
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One player in NFL history has already pulled off a Super Bowl three-peat: Chiefs aiming to match this legend
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NFL’s diversity efforts in focus after Trump’s moves against DEI
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in December that the league would continue to abide by its minority hiring programs “because this has made the NFL better.” ...