Roger Goodell extends NFL commissioner contract through 2030 season

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has signed a four-year contract extension that will keep him in his position through the 2030 season, officially ending on March 31, 2031. The announcement was made by the league’s Compensation Committee, chaired by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, in a memo sent to team owners.

This fifth extension for the 67-year-old Goodell aligns his tenure with the expiration of the league’s current collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Players Association. The new deal is heavily performance-based, with more than 95% of Goodell’s total compensation tied to specific performance metrics and the league’s overall success, as determined by the Compensation Committee.

While the exact financial terms were not disclosed, previous reports indicated Goodell earned approximately $63.9 million annually during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons. Under his leadership since 2006, the NFL has seen massive revenue growth and international expansion. By the end of this contract, Goodell will have served nearly 25 years as commissioner.