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Roger Goodell confirms NFL investigation regarding Jed York

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 1:26 AM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Roger Goodell confirms NFL investigation regarding Jed York

Summary

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed the league is conducting an ongoing investigation into San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York. This inquiry follows York's arrest in East Palestine, Ohio, where he faced charges involving a prostitution solicitation. Those charges were later amended to disorderly conduct, to which York entered a plea of no contest. Goodell stated that the NFL will issue a formal announcement once the internal investigation concludes. The comments occurred during a pregame broadcast prior to the Los Angeles Rams versus San Francisco 49ers game held in Melbourne, Australia.

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Key Details

•Roger Goodell confirmed an ongoing league investigation into Jed York.
•York pleaded no contest to amended disorderly conduct charges in Ohio.
•The NFL held its first game in Melbourne between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.
•Aaron Rodgers publicly defended York in a recent podcast interview.
•The league plans to release an official statement after the investigation closes.

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1:26 AMYahoo Sports — NFL confirms plans for Jed York after arrest on prostitution charges

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The NFL held its first-ever game in Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday night when the Los Angeles Rams took on the San Francisco 49ers. Ahead of the game, which was broadcast by Netflix, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell appeared on the streamer’s pregame show to talk to studio host Elle Duncan. During the segment, Goodell addressed the…
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