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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell signs contract extension through 2030 season

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell signs contract extension through 2030 season
Summary

The NFL announced on Sunday that commissioner Roger Goodell has finalized a four-year contract extension. The new agreement keeps Goodell at the helm of the league through March 31, 2031, effectively extending his tenure beyond his previous deal that was set to expire in March 2027. According to a memo from the league's Compensation Committee to team owners, 95 percent of the total compensation is tied to performance metrics. The committee, which includes team owners John Mara, Shad Khan, Jimmy Haslam, Michael Bidwill, Greg Penner, and Robert Kraft, utilized an independent consultant during the negotiation process. This extension covers the remainder of the league's current broadcast deals. The contract expiration coincides with the end of the current collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Players Association, setting the stage for future labor discussions during his final years in the role.

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  • •Roger Goodell signed a four-year extension ending March 31, 2031.
  • •The agreement ties 95 percent of total compensation to performance metrics.
  • •The NFL Compensation Committee coordinated the contract negotiation with independent consultants.
  • •The current collective bargaining agreement expires in the same month as the new contract.
Latest Updates
  • 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has agreed to a four-year extension
  • 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell agrees on a 4-year contract extension
  • 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Roger Goodell Set to Remain NFL Commissioner Through 2030
  • 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Goodell agrees on NFL commissioner extension through 2030 season
  • 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Where does NFL’s Roger Goodell rank in commissioner hierarchy of American sports?
  • 6:36 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s contract extended for four more years
  • 6:33 PMThe Guardian Sport — Roger Goodell’s NFL reign to reach 24 years after new contract extension
  • 6:19 PMESPN — NFL commish Goodell agrees to 4-year extension
What they're saying
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NFL owners approve deal for league commissioner Revenues and team values have soared under leadership 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.” Continue reading...

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Roger Goodell isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The NFL has agreed to a four-year contract extension for Goodell , keeping him as commissioner through the 2030 season . His new deal is set to run through March 31, 2031, ensuring that Goodell will remain in charge of the league for several more years. Goodell’s Run…

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has agreed to terms with team owners on a contract extension through the 2030 season, the league announced on Sunday.He will also face new media rights deals to be negotiated and the club owners' desire to increase the seasons to 18 games per team.

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