NFL expands Accelerator program, denies connection to attacks on DEI

League continues to walk line between words and action.

NFL accelerator program returns after hiatus with big changes for coaches, GMs

The NFL Coach and Front Office Accelerator will return at the league's spring meetings after a former version of the program was canceled last May.

What NFL's rebooted Accelerator Program means for rising coaches and execs as it expands outside minority pool

CBS Sports has learned the NFL will amend the two-day program, which has been aimed at identifying and advancing minority ...
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As another NFL coaching cycle lacks minority hires, Roger Goodell defends recent absence of diversity program

SAN JOSE, Calif. — On the heels of another hiring cycle that lacked racial diversity, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league must continue to evaluate its systems — while not believing its ...
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NFL compelled to deny Donald Trump's war on DEI is behind new policy

The NFL is pushing back against claims that its latest policy update on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) was influenced by Donald Trump. The NFL’s Front Office and Coaching Accelerator Program ...

NFL’s Accelerator program returns after hiatus

Mike Florio and Michael Holley discuss the NFL’s Accelerator program returning and the implications it has on hiring within the league as a whole.

NFL bringing back front office, coaching accelerator program

The NFL is bringing back its front office and coaching accelerator program, which was paused in 2025. The program will now include nonminority participants, according to a memo sent to teams Tuesday ...