NFL owners consider succession plans for Roger Goodell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Roger Goodell’s tenure as NFL commissioner is set for extension as team owners plan discussions on his successor. His current contract expires in March 2026, and discussions may occur alongside a new deal. Owners are reportedly contemplating a bifurcation of his role into separate positions for league business and football oversight. Names such as Brian Rolapp and Peter O’Reilly have emerged as potential candidates, depending on Goodell's future decisions. A special owners' meeting is scheduled for August 26 in Atlanta to address the sale of the Seahawks, with quarterly meetings planned for October and December.
- •Goodell expected to receive contract extension amid succession discussions.
- •Current contract expires in March 2026.
- •Owners may consider splitting the commissioner's role into two positions.
- •Brian Rolapp and Peter O’Reilly viewed as potential successors.
- •Special owners' meeting scheduled for August 26 in Atlanta.
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — NFL’s Next Commissioner: 11 Possible Roger Goodell Successors
"NFL owners eventually will need a successor to Roger Goodell, just not yet.
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