A former NFL player's take on Roger Goodell and the 'Rooney Rule'

On Wednesday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was grilled at his annual Super Bowl news conference on two hot topics that have put the league under heavy scrutiny: racism and discrimination in hiring. “We won’t tolerate racism. We won’t tolerate discrimination," Goodell said. The league faces a lawsuit filed by a former head coach that alleges systemic racism and discrimination in its hiring practices. Goodell said the league is not doing enough to combat racism, adding that it's fallen short by a "long shot." 7News reached out to former NFL defensive back John Booty to hear what he thinks about the “state of the league.” Full Story: https://wjla.com/news/local/former-nf... 00:00 Roger Goodell News Conference 02:15 John Booty Interview _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WJLA on Facebook:   / wjlatv   WJLA on Twitter:   / abc7news   Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube:    / @7newsdc   Daily News Playlist:    • WJLA Washington, DC - Daily News   For more information, visit https://wjla.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #abc7news #DCNews This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at [email protected]