Wednesday November 29, 2023

NFL Commissioner Goodell Made Almost $128M in Two Years

  • NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made $127.8 million over the last two fiscal years, around 90% of which was from bonuses.
  • He has overseen historic deals during his current contract.
roger_goodell
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/Design: Alex Brooks
Linkedin
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

One of the highest-paid members of the NFL hasn’t played a single game: commissioner Roger Goodell.

Goodell was reportedly paid $63.9 million in each of the last two fiscal years, for a total of $127.8 million, about 90% of which was in bonuses. His compensation was revealed during a two-day NFL owners meeting this week.

In 2017, Goodell signed a five-year, $200 million contract that runs from 2019 to 2024. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones pushed for a bonus-heavy deal structure due to his dissatisfaction with Goodell’s performance.

Goodell, who is currently facing national scrutiny for his handling of harassment allegations against the Washington Football Team, has notched some major victories under his current deal.

  • He negotiated a 10-year collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Players Association, which added a 17th regular-season game. The players narrowly approved the deal in March 2020.
  • A year later, he inked $113 billion in media deals with NBC, CBS, Fox, Disney, and Amazon.
  • In April, the league signed Genius Sports to a six-year data distribution deal worth $120 million annually.
  • In September, the league partnered with Dapper Labs to create an NFT marketplace along the lines of NBA Top Shot.

More deals are in the works. The NFL is seeking buyers for its NFL Sunday Ticket package at $2 billion to $2.5 billion per year. The league hired Goldman Sachs in June to source deals for its NFL Media properties including NFL Network and NFL RedZone.

Linkedin
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023.

Football Dominates Thanksgiving, With A Side Of Basketball

Fox got its highest viewership for college basketball ever.

Greg Olsen's Coaching Ambitions Could Shake Up Fox Sports' NFL Broadcasts

The current No. 1 analyst could be a candidate for a head coaching job with the Carolina Panthers.
Disney

ESPN Investors Not A Sure Thing, Disney CEO Says

Disney is exploring selling a stake in ESPN.

Could Panthers' Ongoing Setbacks Lead To A Surprise Move?

The Panthers are searching for yet another head coach.
podcast thumbnail mobile
Front Office Sports Today

Report Claims Sports Illustrated Publishes AI-Generated Articles

0:00
0:00

Featured Today

Lane Kiffin

Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin Lawyers Argue for Dismissal of Player Lawsuit

FOS obtained audio of Lane Kiffin's interaction with the player behind lawsuit.
LSU Lady Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey reacts against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the NCAA Womens Basketball Final Four National Championship at American Airlines Center.
November 6, 2023

Who Is The Highest-Paid Women’s College Basketball Coach?

LSU rewarded Kim Mulkey after winning a national title after her second year leading the program.
The Pac-12’s Collapse Will Have Ripple Effects on College Basketball.
November 6, 2023

The Pac-12’s Collapse Will Have Ripple Effects on College Basketball

The existing Pac-12 host a college basketball season for the last time.
Favre Presley
November 3, 2023

Brett Favre Controversy Casts Shadow Over Mississippi Gubernatorial Race

Candidate Brandon Presley has made the scandal one of his talking points.

Careers

Powered By

Careers in Sports

Looking for a new job? Check out these featured listings and search for openings all over the world.
Wasserman
Multiple - USA Careers
Live Nation
Multiple - USA Careers
Saco Bay PT
Multiple - USA Careers
Mark Cuban and Dallas Mavericks.

Adelson Family Freed Up $2B To Reportedly Buy Stake In Dallas Mavericks

Miriam Adelson is selling a portion of her Las Vegas Sands Corp stock.
New York Knicks executive chairman James Dolan watches during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden.
November 22, 2023

Knicks Owner Resigns From NBA Committees Amid Lawsuit

The Knicks are suing the Toronto Raptors for $10 million.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young hugs team owner David Tepper on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
November 27, 2023

David Tepper’s Reign Marred by Firings

Between the Panthers and Charlotte FC, Tepper has fired five head coaches.
Sponsored

USGA’s Amanda Weiner on Delivering
Personalized Fan Experiences with
 AI and Automation

How the USGA is using AI to streamline content creation and distribution.
Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill looks on against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at State Farm Stadium.
November 1, 2023

Arizona Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill Accused of Workplace Misconduct

Former COO Ron Minegar describes a “deep culture problem” within the organization.
Miami Marlins chief executive officer Derek Jeter watches batting practice prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at loanDepot park.
October 18, 2023

Former Miami Marlins President Says Bruce Sherman Fired Derek Jeter

David Samson told FOS that Derek Jeter failed to meet revenue goals.
Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng looks on from the field prior to the game against the New York Mets at loanDepot Park.
October 16, 2023

Trailblazing GM Kim Ng Departs Miami Marlins

Miami reportedly considered hiring a president of baseball operations to oversee Ng.
October 11, 2023

Goodell On Track For Extension, $700M In Career Earnings

Months in development, new three-year contract again said to be close.