Here are the latest publicly reported developments about the NFL subpoena from Florida’s attorney general.
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The Florida attorney general issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL in mid-May 2026, seeking documents on the Rooney Rule, DEI programs, and related diversity hiring practices, with a June 12 deadline to appear in Tallahassee. Several outlets reported this initial action and the specific requests for coaching census data and demographic surveys from 2017 to the present.[2][4][9]
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that the league is cooperating with the Florida attorney general and that leadership would share information about their ongoing efforts, emphasizing that the programs are evaluated to ensure compliance with the law. This sentiment was echoed by various outlets after the subpoena was issued.[1][3][6]
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News coverage noted that the Florida AG’s inquiry focuses on potential civil rights violations related to the Rooney Rule and other employment practices, with the probe expanding beyond the Rooney Rule to broader DEI-related measures. The timeline includes the subpoena being served around May 13, and the appearance date set for June 12.[9][1][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current updates from major outlets and summarize any statements from the Florida AG’s office or NFL leadership, or provide a brief timeline highlighting dates, requested documents, and key quotes.
Citations:
- ESPN report on Goodell and subpoena details[1]
- WRAL/AP coverage of the Florida AG subpoena[2]
- Patch recap of Goodell’s cooperation remarks[3]
- Independent coverage of the AG’s subpoena[4]
- WFMD initial report on the subpoena[5]
- Additional corroborating outlets noting cooperation and context[6]
Sources
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena last week Roger Goodell Says NFL Cooperating with Florida AG After Receiving Subpoena.
www.latestly.comNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena last week News/Talk 989 WORD
www.audacy.comFlorida's attorney general issues subpoena to the NFL, demanding records on the Rooney Rule, DEI programs and diversity hiring practices by June 12.
www.wfmd.comFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule
www.independent.co.ukNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena.
patch.comFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule
abcnews.comFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a subpoena to the NFL as his office investigates whether the league has committed potential civils rights violations related to the Rooney Rule and the league's other employment practices, policies and programs.
www.wral.comNFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena.
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