NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has agreed on a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 league season, ending on 31 March 2031. In a memo sent to NFL owners on Sunday, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said: “We believe we are very fortunate to have Roger at the helm for the next four years.” Kraft is the chairman of the league’s compensation committee. He reportedly earned $63.9m for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons.
The NFL hasn’t been required to disclose Goodell’s compensation on an annual basis because the league office is no longer structured as a tax-exempt trade association. This is the fifth contract extension for the 67-year-old Goodell, who has served as commissioner since succeeding Paul Tagliabue in 2006. He began his NFL career as an administrative intern in 1982 under then-commissioner Pete Rozelle.
Under Goodell’s leadership, the NFL’s popularity and revenue have skyrocketed. The Washington Commanders were sold for $6.05bn in 2023 and the Seattle Seahawks were sold for $9.612bn this offseason, setting a new record. The league has continued expanding its global reach, and is playing a record nine international games this season.
The expiration of Goodell’s contract coincides with the end of the current collective bargaining agreement, which also expires in March 2031.
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