The NFL has announced that commissioner Roger Goodell has agreed to a four-year extension through the 2030 season, with the contract expiring on March 31st, 2031.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, the chairman of the compensation committee, said in a memo sent to all 32 teams: "Throughout the negotiation process, the Committee worked closely with an independent third-party compensation consultant and outside counsel to structure a deal that aligns Roger's compensation with the League's long-term interests and success. To that end, the agreement is heavily performance-based, with more than 95% of the total compensation tied to Roger's and the NFL's performance measured against various metrics and at the discretion of the Compensation Committee."
This is the fifth extension for Goodell, who took over for Paul Tagliabue on Sept. 1, 2006. Goodell's previous extensions came in 2009, 2012, 2017, and 2023. The financial terms of the new deal are not yet known.
When the deal expires, Goodell will be 72 and will have served as NFL commissioner for 24 years.
During Goodell's tenure, NFL teams have seen their finances skyrocket, and the league continues to expand into international markets, playing 9 international games during the 2026 season.
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