Inclusive Hiring | NFL Football Operations

Quarterback Coaching Summit

The Quarterback Coaching Summit provides a platform to help prepare, educate and identify quality minority candidates for offensive and quarterback coaching positions. The summit, presented in partnership with the Black College Football Hall of Fame, boasts alumni including Minnesota Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Assistant Marcus Brady, and Houston Texans Offensive Coordinator Pep Hamilton.

Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum

The Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum gives diverse front office candidates the opportunity to learn from and network with top executives from around the league. The forum, founded in 2021, is presented in partnership with the Black College Football Hall of Fame.

“The Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum and Quarterback Coaching Summit are part of our ongoing efforts to establish a cultural norm of opportunity for all,” said Vincent, Sr. “It’s a steadfast commitment to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.”

Women’s Careers in Football Forum

The Women’s Careers in Football Forum helps the NFL identify women currently working in college football roles to join its next generations of leaders. The Forum includes two days of panel discussions, presentations and breakout sessions. Participants learn from and connect with team owners, general managers, coaches and executives in the NFL and in college football programs.

Since 2017, over 250 opportunities have emerged for women in NFL roles. That number continues to grow in 2024.

HBCU Careers in Football Forum

The NFL is dedicated to increasing opportunities for students and administrators from HBCUs. The HBCU Careers in Football Forum provides HBCU students and entry-level athletic department staff members the chance to learn about careers in the sports industry and the NFL.