The NFL wasn't able to confirm offensive line coach Eugene Chung was the target of discriminatory comments during a job interview this offseason, the league said in a statement Thursday, according to Rob Maaddi of The Associated Press.
The league opened an investigation after Chung said in May that a team official told him he was "not the right minority."
"After multiple discussions, including with Mr. Chung and his representative, we were unable to confirm the precise statement that was made, or by whom and under what circumstances any such statement was made," the NFL's statement read.
Chung is of Korean descent. The 51-year-old, who last coached with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019, is willing to assist the NFL in improving its interview process for minority coaches.
"We intend to use this occasion to reinforce the commitment of the NFL and of every NFL club to ensure appropriate interview processes and develop diverse, inclusive, and respectful workforces on and off the field," the league added. "Mr. Chung has offered to assist us moving forward and we welcome the opportunity to speak with him about how we can better advance employment opportunities throughout the league."
Chung was an assistant offensive line coach for the Eagles twice (2010-12, 2016-19) and held the same position with the Kansas City Chiefs (2013-15).
Drafted 13th overall by the New England Patriots in 1992, Chung was the first Asian American ever selected in the first round. The former offensive lineman recorded 55 career appearances with the Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Indianapolis Colts before calling it a career in 2000.
