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We knew that Roger Goodell was making money as the commissioner of the NFL, but the scale of his earnings has just become a touch clearer, especially in light of his latest extended deal.
He is reported to have earned 128 million USD over the course of two years from 2019 to 2021. Most of it is reported to be from broadcast deals and labor deals that Roger Goodell negotiated. The sum makes Roger Goodell one of the highest paid executives in the nation.
Roger Goodell has a net worth of $200 million
Roger Goodell has been reported, as per multiple sources, to have a net worth of $200 million.
Considering the value of the latest reports, however, that amount could be significantly higher.
Roger Goodell earned 90% of his earnings on the back of the TV deals he negotiated with leading providers for the NFL till 2033. These networks include ABC/ESPN, Amazon, CBS, Fox, and NBC.
Another chunk of his earnings comes from the player's labor deal he negotiated when the NFL decided to move on to a 17-game regular season.
His salary is structured in a way that he receives more of his compensation from bonuses than actual guaranteed salary.
And now he gets to earn in the same ballpark or even more until 2027. The extension has been agreed to and it will take his tenure as the head honcho of the league to over 20 years when this deal is done. It will bring his career earnings to nearly $700 million and we will not be surprised to see his net worth climb in the coming years too.
Roger Goodell's journey to the top
Roger Goodell has been the NFL commissioner since 2006, when he replaced Paul Tagliabue at the top. His last deal for five years was signed in 2017 and went into effect in 2019.
He began his career in the league as an intern in 1982. He had a brief sojourn with the New York Jets in 1983 before moving back to the league in 1984. In 1987, he became an assistant to Lamar Hunt, the President of the American Football Conference. Goodell rose through the ranks and in 2001 became the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the NFL. That presaged his rise to the spot of NFL commissioner.
Under his leadership, the NFL has had to navigate choppy waters several times. He was responsible for bringing the 2011 players lockout and the 2012 referee lockout to an amicable conclusion. Goodell has also been the face of the league as it has dealt with multiple concussion lawsuits from former players and has worked towards improving safety in the league.
The NFL has also been at the center of protests against police brutality and Goodell has had to navigate factions that consider protesting during the National Anthem sacrilegous, whereas others believe that the reality of policing needs to be condemned in the strongest possible terms.
More recently, Goodell faced a Washington Commanders investigation that could lead to the ouster of co-owner Dan Snyder.
But considering his ability to adeptly maneuvre out of tight spots before, it is eminently possible that he will survive this unscathed.
