Despite previous reports that Roger Goodell would retire at the end of his current contract, a new deal may be in the works for the NFL commissioner, according to Ben Fischer and John Ourand of Sports Business Journal.
Goodell recently wrapped up his 16th season as commissioner. Initially elected by NFL owners in 2006, Goodell’s seen extensions to his contract in 2009, 2012, and 2017. In terms of public standing, Goodell is in the best position of his career. As a longtime punching bag, usually with attention focused on his disciplinary procedures, Goodell is starting to earn some recognition from both owners and fans.
Under Goodell, the NFL has negotiated a bargaining agreement with the players union through the 2030 season and signed TV/media deals worth $113 billion through the 2033 season. Not only did the NFL navigate the minefield of the COVID-19 pandemic without losing a single game, but viewership increased by 10%. These accomplishments have endeared Goodell to NFL…
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