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Roger Goodell

Roger Goodell

Commissioner of the NFL

Appears in 2 stories

Born: 1959 (age 67 years), Jamestown, NY
Spouse: Jane Skinner (m. 1997)
Education: Washington & Jefferson College and Bronxville High School
Parents: Charles Goodell and Jean Rice Goodell
Height: 5′ 11″

Notable Quotes

'We would never have someone who wasn't qualified participate in an interview. It's something that would be, in my view, disrespectful.' — defending NFL hiring practices after Flores lawsuit filed

Stories

Disney rebuilds ESPN around streaming and NFL equity partnership

Money Moves

Holds NFL's newly acquired 10% stake in ESPN through league entity

For 28 years ESPN was Disney's cable cash machine — a pay-TV channel that millions paid for whether they watched it or not. Disney's May 6 earnings report described something different: a standalone $29.99-a-month streaming service, an asset valued at $30 billion, and a sports network in which the National Football League now owns 10%.

Updated May 31

NFL faces court trial over black coaching hiring practices

Rule Changes

Named defendant; would have presided over arbitration if court had allowed it

For twenty years, the National Football League has resolved disputes through arbitration controlled by its commissioner. On February 13, 2026, a federal judge ruled that system cannot shield the league from allegations of discrimination against Black coaches, meaning evidence about how teams make hiring decisions will become public.

Updated May 29