NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has finalized a contract extension lasting four years, extending through the 2030 season and concluding on March 31, 2031.
The league’s Compensation Committee informed all team owners of this agreement on Sunday.
In a memo shared with owners and obtained by The Associated Press, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft stated: “We consider ourselves fortunate to have Roger leading us for the next four years.”
Kraft chairs the league’s compensation committee.
“During the negotiation phase, the Committee collaborated closely with an independent compensation consultant and external legal advisors to formulate a deal that aligns Roger’s pay with the League’s long-term goals and achievements,” Kraft mentioned. “Consequently, the agreement is predominantly performance-based, with over 95% of the total compensation linked to both Roger’s performance and that of the NFL, evaluated against various metrics and at the discretion of the Compensation Committee.”
Financial details not revealed
The financial specifics of Goodell’s new contract have not been disclosed. He is said to have earned $63.9 million during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons. The NFL is not obligated to reveal Goodell’s compensation annually because the league office has transitioned away from being a tax-exempt trade association.
This marks the fifth extension for the 67-year-old Goodell, who has been commissioner since taking over from Paul Tagliabue in 2006. He began his journey with the NFL as an administrative intern in 1982 under the then-commissioner Pete Rozelle.
Under Goodell’s guidance, the NFL has experienced significant growth in both popularity and revenue. The Washington Commanders were sold for $6.05 billion in 2023, while the Seattle Seahawks were sold for a record $9.612 billion this off-season.
The league has also been expanding its international presence, with a record nine games scheduled to be played outside the U.S. this season.
Goodell’s contract is set to expire simultaneously with the current collective bargaining agreement, which is also due to end in March 2031.
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