NFL locks in Roger Goodell with new four-year contract extension through 2031

Roger Goodell has agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep him as NFL commissioner through the 2030 season, with his new deal set to expire on March 31, 2031.

NFL teams were notified of the agreement Sunday.

"Throughout the negotiation process, the Committee worked closely with an independent third-party compensation consultant and outside counsel to structure a deal that aligns Roger's compensation with the League's long-term interests and success. To that end, the agreement is heavily performance-based, with more than 95% of the total compensation tied to Roger's and the NFL's performance measured against various metrics and at the discretion of the Compensation Committee," New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, the chairman of the compensation committee, said in the memo sent to teams.

"We believe we are very fortunate to have Roger at the helm for the next four years."

The extension provides long-term stability at the top of the league as Goodell enters the next phase of his tenure. He has served as commissioner since 2006, overseeing a period of significant growth for the NFL, including expanded media rights, international games, increased league revenue and major changes to the regular-season and postseason formats.

Goodell’s new contract will…

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