Roger Goodellâs continuity as NFL commisioner is soon to be decided. The 64-year-oldwill know what his future holds as the teamsâ owners are set to make a decision about his tenure.
In 2006, Roger Goodellwas selected to succeed retiring commissioner Paul Tagliabue. The voting was not easy for him, but he defeatedGregg Levy in the fifth ballot (23-8)to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority and take the job.
Goodell has definitely changed the league, workingto build a more interesting product for the fans and taking football to new places. Now, heâll know if his work has been enough to continue as the NFL commissioner.
NFL owners are set to offer Roger Goodell a new deal
Roger Goodell started his tenure as NFL commissioner on September 1, 2006. He just finished his 16th season in 2022and heâs set to be the leagueâs representative for more years.
According to ESPNâSAdam Schefter, NFL owners will offer Roger Goodell a multi-year extension tocontinue as commissionerthis week at their meetingsat Phoenix, Arizona.
This would be Goodellâs fourth extension since taking the job in 2006; the previous ones came in 2009, 2012 and 2017. According to ESPN, this deal would bethe most lucrativeever given to any commissioner in any sport thanks to the financial success the league has had with him as representative.
Rumors say this would be the last extension for Goodell. Tagliabue left the job when he was 65, one year older than Goodell, so the league is expected to target potential candidates during the last year of this new deal.
