St. Louis, MO (Best E Casino) - The NFL has reportedly voided a deal the St. Louis Rams had to make Jim Haslett their coach beyond this season, because a clause in the contract violates league policy.

According to media sources, the Rams were planning on hiring Haslett on a full-time basis for 2009 if he won at least six games this season. But the NFL informed the Rams that deal is not in accordance with the Rooney Rule, which is intended to give minorities a chance to be interviewed for possible jobs.

If the Rams want to hire Haslett past this season, they can after the 2008 season, as long as the team interviews a minority candidate for the position.

The Rams, who have won both of their games since firing Scott Linehan after an 0-4 start, play at New England on Sunday.

Haslett, in his third year with the Rams, spent six seasons as head coach of the Saints from 2000 through 2005, guiding the club to a record of 45-51. New Orleans won the NFC West in Haslett's first season with a 10-6 mark and beat the Rams in a first-round playoff game, but the Saints failed to reach the postseason in his remaining five years.