NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has agreed to a four-season contract extension that will keep him in his position through the end of the 2030 league season. The new deal expires on March 31, 2031, extending his tenure by four years.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, in his capacity as chairman of the NFL Compensation Committee, informed league owners of the agreement in a memo days before the start of the new NFL season. The memo stated that the committee had reached an agreement with Goodell to continue as Commissioner through the 2030 season.
"Throughout the negotiation process, the Committee worked closely with an independent third-party compensation consultant and outside counsel to structure a deal that aligns Roger's compensation with the League's long-term interests and success," the memo read. It further specified that "more than 95% of the total compensation tied to Roger's and the NFL's performance measured against various metrics and at the discretion of the Compensation Committee."
Goodell's contract was set to expire at the conclusion of the upcoming season. His previous contract extension was announced in October 2023. Upon signing that deal, Goodell expressed his dedication to his role, stating, "I'm obviously honored to do this job. It's not going to change how I'm approaching my day to day job, and it hasn't to date."
Goodell, who began his career with the NFL as an administrative intern in 1982, took over as Commissioner from Paul Tagliabue in 2006. This latest extension marks his fifth since becoming commissioner, following previous new terms in 2009, 2012, 2017, and 2023. By the end of his new contract, Goodell will be 71 years old and will have served as Commissioner for 24 years. His new contract aligns with the expiration date of the current NFL collective bargaining agreement with players.
The memo was also signed by other members of the Compensation Committee: John Mara (Giants), Shad Khan (Jaguars), Jimmy Haslam (Browns), Michael Bidwill (Cardinals), and Greg Penner (Broncos).