NFL’s Roger Goodell to finalize multiyear contract extension, report says 6z3c26

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According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to finalize a multiyear contract extension with team owners during the annual meetings in Phoenix.

Since 2006, Goodell has served as the commissioner of the NFL. Sports Illustrated reported that he had received contract extensions in 2009, 2012 and 2017. His current contract, a five-year deal worth a possible $200 million, expires in March 2024.

Even though former NFL executive Joe Lockhart earlier suggested that Goodell’s previous contract would be his last, Goodell later revealed his plan to stay as commissioner for the foreseeable future, saying that he might extend his role, possibly until the 2027 season.

Adam Schefter

2023-03-20 20:00

Roger Goodell and NFL owners are expected to finalize a multi-year contract extension for the commissioner at next week’s owners meetings in Phoenix, league sources told ESPN. More coming up on ESPN’s NFL Live. https://t.co/vJ4eVr4e3X

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While it’s unclear what the exact details of Goodell’s new contract will be, sources suggest that it will likely involve incentives and could potentially be the most financially rewarding deal ever awarded to a commissioner in any sport, given the NFL’s strong financial performance.

The 64-year-old is currently the second-longest-serving commissioner in the history of the NFL, suring Paul Tagliabue (1989-2006) and is behind only by Pete Rozelle (1960-1989).

Under Goodell’s leadership, the NFL saw the successful sales of several franchises, such as the Denver Broncos in 2022 and the Carolina Panthers in 2018. The New Yorker will also be in charge of the sale of the Washington Commanders, a team that rebranded under his watch.

Goodell is also recognized for effectively guiding the league through the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw no missed games during the scheduled season.

Thanks to Goodell’s efforts, the NFL now has labor peace and television rights deals worth $100 billion or more with CBS, NBC, Fox, ESPN and Amazon, making the NFL a standout among other sports organizations. The league has also secured a multi-billion dollar streaming agreement with YouTube for its Sunday Ticket package of games.

Despite his accomplishments, several controversies have been associated with his time as commissioner. One key issue has been player safety, particularly concerns around concussions. The league has also faced criticism for the slow pace of efforts to increase diversity among high-ranking team positions, such as team presidents, general managers and coaches.