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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gets a contract extension through March 2027

NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to the media during league meetings Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) (Adam Hunger, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

NEW YORK ā€“ NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell received his long-expected contract extension on Wednesday.

ā€œThe Compensation Committee updated the full ownership today that an agreement has been reached to extend Commissioner Roger Goodellā€™s contract for three years, through March 2027,ā€ the league announced in a statement.

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A person familiar with the details told The Associated Press that Goodellā€™s deal includes clauses for extension or succession. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because details werenā€™t released.

Goodellā€™s current contract was set to expire in spring 2024.

ā€œIt really was quite simple," Goodell said. "It was just a matter of getting to it. It wasnā€™t much of a discussion. Iā€™m obviously honored to do this job.ā€

Financial terms of Goodellā€™s new contract werenā€™t immediately known. He reportedly earned $63.9 million for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons.

The 64-year-old Goodell has served as commissioner since succeeding Paul Tagliabue in 2006. He began his NFL career as an administrative intern in 1982 under then-Commissioner Pete Rozelle.

Under Goodellā€™s leadership, the NFLā€™s popularity and revenue have skyrocketed. The Washington Commanders were sold for a record $6.05 billion earlier this year.

ā€œI think it was unified, I think everyone was behind it and it just takes a while to get those things done,ā€ Colts owner Jim Irsay said of the extension. ā€œI really think everyone is in favor, everyone is excited and everyone acknowledges the job that Roger has done. Like Paul Tagliabue, I think Roger will be in the Hall of Fame someday.ā€

Goodell also has dealt with intense scrutiny and criticism regarding the leagueā€™s handling of off-field issues involving players, including domestic violence, and the initial response to Colin Kaepernickā€™s call for social justice by kneeling during the national anthem.

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