The National Football League has extended Commissioner Roger Goodell’s contract for another three years, keeping the league’s longtime leader in place through March 2027.
NFL Extends Commissioner Roger Goodell’s Contract Through 2027
Key Details of Goodell’s New Deal:
- Announced Wednesday by the NFL compensation committee.
- Third contract extension since becoming commissioner in 2006.
- Financial terms not disclosed but expected to be highly lucrative.
- Goodell was already one of highest paid commissioners of sports.
Goodell’s Priorities for the Next 3 Years:
- Continue executing the NFL’s “long-range plan”
- Focus on making the league a truly global sport
- Oversee the debut of flag football at the 2028 Olympics
Goodell Noncommittal on Retirement Plans:
- Would not say if this would be his final contract as commissioner.
- “We will see what the future holds”.
- Vowed to “bust my butt” over the next three years.
Mixed Reviews on Goodell’s Tenure:
- Credited with exponential growth in NFL team values
- Negotiated multiple huge media rights deals worth over $100 billion
- Faced criticism on issues like player health, diversity hiring
- Retains solid support from the league’s team owners
Transition Plan Taking Shape:
- The deal allows the NFL to groom a potential Goodell successor.
- He will be involved in vetting his replacement.
- Provides consultant role for Goodell after he steps down.
At 64 years old, Roger Goodell remains firmly entrenched as NFL commissioner. This new contract extension keeps the veteran leader in place through at least 2027, giving him over two more decades at the helm of America’s most lucrative and popular sports league.
