/tags/nfl NFL en-US SAčúŒÊŽ«Ä± Thu, 21 May 2026 10:59:46 GMT /sports/2026-05-21/roger-goodell-says-the-nfl-is-cooperating-with-the-florida-ag-after-receiving-subpoena NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena last week. Uthmeier sent the subpoena to the NFL on May 13 as his office investigates whether the league has committed potential civil rights violations related to the Rooney Rule and the league's other employment practices, policies and programs. Thu, 21 May 2026 10:59:46 GMT /sports/2026-05-21/roger-goodell-says-the-nfl-is-cooperating-with-the-florida-ag-after-receiving-subpoena Rob Maaddi | AP Pro Football Writer /sports/2026-05-14/florida-attorney-general-issues-investigative-subpoena-to-the-nfl-over-the-rooney-rule Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule. Uthmeier, who threatened possible enforcement actions against the league in March if it didn’t suspend the 23-year-old rule, sent the subpoena along with a letter to NFL executive vice president and attorney Ted Ullyot on Wednesday. Thu, 14 May 2026 21:44:00 GMT /sports/2026-05-14/florida-attorney-general-issues-investigative-subpoena-to-the-nfl-over-the-rooney-rule Rob Maaddi | AP Pro Football Writer /sports/2026-04-24/heisman-winner-from-miami-fernando-mendoza-no-1-pick-in-the-nfl-draft-by-las-vegas-raiders The Las Vegas Raiders selected Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza as their franchise quarterback with the top overall pick in Thursday night's NFL draft. Mendoza led Indiana to its first national championship. He watched the draft with family in Miami instead of attending in Pittsburgh. The Raiders hope Mendoza will revive a franchise with three Lombardi Trophies but no playoff wins since the 2002 season. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:07:25 GMT /sports/2026-04-24/heisman-winner-from-miami-fernando-mendoza-no-1-pick-in-the-nfl-draft-by-las-vegas-raiders Mark Anderson | Associated Press /the-florida-roundup/2026-04-06/former-bucs-coach-tony-dungy-on-why-he-thinks-rooney-rule-is-not-implemented-correctly On "The Florida Roundup," Dungy gives his perspective on the "Rooney Rule," which requires NFL teams to interview diverse candidates. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT /the-florida-roundup/2026-04-06/former-bucs-coach-tony-dungy-on-why-he-thinks-rooney-rule-is-not-implemented-correctly Meleah Lyden /sports/2026-04-03/politifact-fl-florida-ag-james-uthmeier-says-the-nfls-rooney-rule-violates-florida-law-does-it Uthmeier, who has used his position to challenge diversity, equity and inclusion policies before, told the NFL that its "Rooney Rule" is discriminatory and illegal in Florida, and ordered the league to stop enforcing it. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:46:00 GMT /sports/2026-04-03/politifact-fl-florida-ag-james-uthmeier-says-the-nfls-rooney-rule-violates-florida-law-does-it Samantha Putterman | PolitiFact /sports/2026-03-26/uthmeier-wants-nfl-to-eliminate-the-rooney-rule-as-a-dei-policy The attorney general of Florida wants one of the biggest and most popular corporations in the country, the National Football League, to stop implementing what he calls race-based hiring policies, because he says it violates Florida’s Civil Rights Act. Uthmeier contacted NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Wednesday to inform him that the “Rooney Rule,” established more than 20 years ago for the league to combat the historically low number of minorities in head coaching position, is illegal under Florida law. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:46:42 GMT /sports/2026-03-26/uthmeier-wants-nfl-to-eliminate-the-rooney-rule-as-a-dei-policy Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /arts-culture/2026-02-05/bad-bunnys-super-bowl-show-is-part-of-long-play-drawn-up-by-nfl-to-score-with-latin-america One of the top artists in the world, Bad Bunny performs primarily in Spanish and has been critical of immigration enforcement, which factored into the backlash in some conservative circles to the choice. But for the NFL hierarchy, this was likely a business decision, not a political one. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-02-05/bad-bunnys-super-bowl-show-is-part-of-long-play-drawn-up-by-nfl-to-score-with-latin-america Jared Bahir Browsh | The Conversation /sports/2025-10-31/miami-dolphins-and-general-manager-chris-grier-agree-to-part-ways The Miami Dolphins and Chris Grier have agreed to part ways, ending his 10-year tenure as general manager. The decision comes after Miami fell to 2-7 on the season following Thursday night's 28-6 rout against the Baltimore Ravens. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:36:16 GMT /sports/2025-10-31/miami-dolphins-and-general-manager-chris-grier-agree-to-part-ways Alanis Thames | Associated Press /south-florida/2024-10-25/tagovailoa-clears-concussion-protocol-will-make-1st-start-cardinals The Miami Dolphins designated Tua Tagovailoa to return to practice on Monday after he spent about a month on injured reserve after suffering the third concussion of his NFL career on Sept. 12. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:57:05 GMT /south-florida/2024-10-25/tagovailoa-clears-concussion-protocol-will-make-1st-start-cardinals Alanis Thames | Associated Press /south-florida/2024-09-22/mercury-morris-part-of-dolphins-two-super-bowl-wins-and-their-perfect-season-dies-at-77 The team on Sunday confirmed the death of the three-time Pro Bowl selection. In a statement, his family said his “talent and passion left an indelible mark on the sport.” Sun, 22 Sep 2024 18:59:38 GMT /south-florida/2024-09-22/mercury-morris-part-of-dolphins-two-super-bowl-wins-and-their-perfect-season-dies-at-77 Tim Reynolds | Associated Press