Jim Trotter Settles Discrimination Lawsuit Against NFL
The settlement includes the NFL's donation to a scholarship foundation for HBCU journalism students.
- Jim Trotter, a former NFL Media journalist, settled his lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and retaliation by the NFL.
- The lawsuit, filed in 2023, claimed Trotter's contract was not renewed after he questioned the NFL's diversity practices.
- As part of the settlement, the NFL will contribute to Trotter's newly established Work, Plan, Pray Foundation supporting HBCU students.
- Trotter's legal action highlighted alleged discriminatory remarks by NFL team owners, which they have denied.
- The case underscored broader issues of diversity and inclusion within NFL Media and other similar organizations.