Roger Goodell Contract Extension Not Done Yet, Expected in Coming Months

Goodell Extension Gets Pushed Back, But Is Still Coming

NFL owners have not yet completed a contract extension for commissioner Roger Goodell, but sources told Mark Maske of Front Office Sports that they expect to finalize one in the coming months.

The news came out of the NFL spring owners meetings held in Minnesota the week of May 19-21, 2025. The Athletic's Dianna Russini had initially reported that owners were expected to vote on and approve an extension on Wednesday, May 21. That did not happen. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed no conversations about another Goodell contract took place at the meeting.

Goodell, 66, has been commissioner since 2006. His current deal -- his fourth extension -- was signed in 2023 and runs through March 2027. Owners are reportedly looking at a deal that would extend him to around 2030. ESPN's Seth Wickersham noted that while an extension will happen, some owners want Goodell to focus on a succession plan first, saying owners would like a better sense of the available candidates to eventually replace him.

Goodell's salary is not publicly disclosed by the league, but he has reportedly earned around $63.9 million annually in recent seasons. By some estimates he is set to earn around $700 million total since taking over as commissioner.

Fantasy Relevance

This is a league governance story with no direct impact on rosters or player value. That said, Goodell's continued tenure influences long-term league policy, including rule changes and scheduling decisions that can affect fantasy scoring. The same spring meetings included discussion of the tush push rule and playoff seeding, so it is worth keeping an eye on what comes out of future owner gatherings.