NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has agreed to a four-year contract extension, keeping him in his role through the 2030 league season. The extension was announced Sunday by Robert Kraft, chairman of the NFL's compensation committee. Goodell, 67, will be nearly 72 when the new term concludes on March 31, 2031.
Goodell has led the league since 2006, succeeding Paul Tagliabue. His nearly two-decade tenure has seen significant growth in the NFL's popularity and financial success, though it has also been marked by controversies related to disciplinary actions and the handling of player concussions.
According to the memo obtained by ESPN, the new agreement is heavily performance-based. More than 95% of Goodell's total compensation is tied to the performance of both himself and the NFL, measured against various metrics and determined at the discretion of the compensation committee. Kraft stated that the committee believes the league is "very fortunate" to have Goodell at the helm for the coming years.