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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 3 hours ago

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 an arbitration system controlled by its own commissioner. On February 13, 2026, a federal judge ruled that system cannot shield the league from allegations that it systematically discriminates against Black coaches. The ruling means evidence about how NFL teams actually make hiring decisions will become public for the first time.

Updated Feb 13