NFL expected to finalize multi-year extension for Roger Goodell to remain commissioner: report

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Roger Goodell is expected to receive a multi-year contract extension to remain the commissioner of the NFL at next week’s owners meetings in Phoenix, according to ESPN.

Tuesday afternoon is when the league’s compensation committee is expected to propose the extension to team owners for approval. Only one member from each team is permitted at the "special privileged session," ESPN reported.

The NFL declined comment to Fox News Digital.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, holds up the Super Bowl MVP Trophy as he stands next to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during an NFL Super Bowl football news conference in Phoenix, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Goodell’s extension was discussed to be three years, per ESPN, but no specific time was agreed to yet. This has been worked on since last season.

With the NFL’s financial success, ESPN reported that Goodell’s extension is expected to be incentive-laden but also the most lucrative deal a commissioner has gotten in any sport. It will also be his fourth extension since taking over as commissioner in 2006.

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It was speculated that Goodell’s 2017 extension would be his final one, especially after the tumultuous process it went through. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones even threatened a lawsuit against the league, which eventually resulted in him being fined. 

However, Goodell has kept the peace among owners and players after facilitating the league’s collective bargaining agreement, which was