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Roger Goodell

Role(s) as quoted
  • NFL commissioner
Person type
NFL
Entries
3 (2010 to Feb 2, 2026)
Topics
NFL relationship & draft (2) Governance & legislation (1) Transfer portal (1) Eligibility (1)

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Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner · · BCS (2006-13) · permalink
“If it was a developmental league, it should be done for that purpose, for the purpose of developing players”
Floated reviving an NFL developmental league (after folding NFL Europe), focused on offseason reps to develop players, subject to collective bargaining.
Source: NFL.com: Commissioner wants to reestablish an NFL developmental league
NFL relationship & draft
Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner · · 12-team/revenue-sharing (2024-26) · permalink
“I think we try to stay in our lane unless we're invited in to be part of the solution.”
At his Super Bowl LX press conference, Goodell said college football needs to bring clarity to all the disruption, and the NFL would help if asked but otherwise would stay in its lane.
Source: CBS Sports: Roger Goodell says NFL willing to help college football amid 'disruption'
Governance & legislation Transfer portal
Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner · · 12-team/revenue-sharing (2024-26) · permalink
“We went to court to defend that eligibility rule.”
Goodell defended the NFL's rule that players be three years out of high school, saying it helps players mature and get an education and is good for colleges. He noted the league went to court to protect it (Clarett) and would keep doing so.
Source: On3: Roger Goodell calls for 'clarity' in college football, says NFL will continue to support eligibility rules
NFL relationship & draft Eligibility