Quick Info
| Profession | Sports executive and NFL Commissioner |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/02/1959 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Jamestown, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Roger Goodell
06/09/2026
NFL owners approved a four-year contract extension for Commissioner Roger Goodell, keeping him in charge through the 2030 season. The agreement runs until March 31, 2031, which matches the expiration of the league's collective bargaining agreement with the players. It is his fifth contract extension during his time as commissioner, and the league's compensation committee described the deal as heavily performance-based.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Roger Stokoe Goodell |
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| Summary | Roger Goodell is an American sports executive who has served as the 6th Commissioner of the National Football League since September 1, 2006. He was chosen by the NFL club owners on August 8, 2006 to succeed Paul Tagliabue. He previously held senior roles at the league, including executive vice president and chief operating officer from December 2001. On September 6, 2026, NFL owners approved a four-year contract extension that keeps him in the role through the 2030 season. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5′ 11″ (1.80 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Washington and Jefferson College | Bachelor's degree in economics, 1981 |
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Personal Life
| Residence | New York City area |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Jane Skinner Goodell (married 1997) |
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Family
| Father | Charles Ellsworth Goodell, former U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from New York |
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| Mother | Jean Rice Goodell |
| Spouse | Jane Skinner Goodell |
| Children | Two daughters (twins) |
| Father-in-law | Samuel Skinner |
| Cousin | Andy Goodell |
| Uncle | Judge Tim T. Hoyt |
Career
| NFL internship | 1982, administrative intern in the league office in New York under Commissioner Pete Rozelle |
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| New York Jets | Intern during the 1983 season |
| NFL public relations | Assistant in the public relations department from 1984 |
| AFC assistant | 1987, assistant to the president of the American Football Conference, Lamar Hunt |
| Executive vice president and chief operating officer | December 2001 to August 2006 |
| Commissioner | Assumed office September 1, 2006, and remains in office as of 2026 |
| Notable initiatives | Created the first NFL Player Advisory Council, strengthened the league's anti-steroids policy, and oversaw new television contracts and international regular-season games |
| Contract extension | Four-year extension announced September 6, 2026, running through the 2030 season and expiring March 31, 2031 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Paul Tagliabue's death on November 9, 2025 left Goodell as the only living NFL commissioner. | |
| 2. Goodell is also President of NFL Charities. | |
| 3. He was one of several finalists in the 2006 commissioner selection and won on the fifth ballot. | |
| 4. The September 2026 extension is his fifth contract extension as commissioner. |
