NFL owners extend Roger Goodell’s contract through 2030 season
The four-year extension is Goodell’s fifth as commissioner, with more than 95 per cent of his compensation reportedly tied to performance.
NFL owners have approved a four-year contract extension for Commissioner Roger Goodell, keeping him in the role through the 2030 season. The contract is due to expire on 31 March 2031.
The agreement was announced in a memo from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, chair of the NFL Compensation Committee. The full value of the contract and its specific performance measures have not been disclosed.
According to Kraft’s memo, more than 95 per cent of Goodell’s total compensation is tied to his performance and that of the NFL, with the deal assessed against various metrics and at the discretion of the compensation committee.
The extension is Goodell’s fifth as commissioner. During his tenure, the NFL has expanded its international operations, secured major media-rights agreements and reported significant revenue growth.
The contract broadly aligns with the NFL’s current collective bargaining agreement with the players’ union, which expires in 2031. Goodell is expected to oversee the league’s next round of labour negotiations as both agreements approach their end dates.
