NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell agrees on a 4-year contract extension

National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during the Pro Football Hall of Fame gold jacket dinner in Canton, Ohio, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

By Rob Maaddi | Associated Press

PUBLISHED: September 6, 2026 at 6:58 PM CDT | UPDATED: September 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM CDT

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has agreed on a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 league season, ending on March 31, 2031.

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