The NFL is comfortable with Steve Tisch continuing his role as chairman of the New York Giants, according to Commissioner Roger Goodell. This statement comes after the league reviewed Tisch's past associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
"Everything we've looked at we understand," Goodell said Wednesday. "I think we're comfortable with him participating as the Giants suggest."
In January, Goodell had indicated the NFL would "look at all the facts" to determine if a deeper investigation into Tisch's relationship with Epstein was warranted. Despite the revelation of Epstein's emails detailing connections between Tisch and numerous women, Tisch has remained active in Giants' affairs, including attending the NFL's fall league meetings this week alongside team president and CEO John Mara.
Earlier in the year, Tisch, along with siblings Laurie and Jonathan Tisch, requested to transfer their remaining 23.1% ownership stake in the Giants to their children's trusts. This move, completed by September, was described by Goodell in March as a transaction where the Tisch family members "are no longer owners."
However, Tisch's continued presence and participation in ownership meetings contradict that statement, indicating he remains involved with the team. Tisch previously issued a statement expressing regret over his association with Epstein, noting their correspondence was limited to exchanges about adult women, movies, philanthropy, and investments, and that he never accepted Epstein's invitations or visited his island.
Goodell acknowledged that the league would continue to evaluate any new information that comes to light regarding Tisch's past associations with Epstein. "I think always we'll look to see if there's any new information, we'll look at it and we'll evaluate that," Goodell stated.