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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has been a hot topic of conversation since delivering a commencement speech at a college graduation on May 11. In the 20-minute speech he gave at Benedictine College – a Catholic liberal arts school in Kansas – Butker urged women to embrace their “vocation” of being a homemaker and […]

The New England Patriots had a franchise-altering 2024 NFL Draft. The team added a ton of talent on offense, which has fans excited for the preseason to get here already. The NFL preseason has been in the news recently, with Roger Goodell making comments about it in multiple interviews throughout draft weekend. One player on […]

The NFL continues to make headway in their plan to achieve world domination. Tradition is being cast aside in favor of substantial growth. No longer are Sundays, Mondays and Thanksgiving Thursdays the only days synonymous with this cultural giant. Football is stealing some of Santa Claus’ shine, with the league seemingly intent on becoming a […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a busy offseason so far, and it looks like they could be set for some improvements after a disappointing 2023 campaign. Off the field, all eyes are on Tom Brady to see whether his bid to join the Raiders ownership group will get approved, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell […]

Currently, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and his front office executive staff are looking for ways to make their product as digestible as possible for fans following a 2023 season that once again saw Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs hoist the Lombardi Trophy after winning yet another Super Bowl Championship. While Mahomes continues to […]

Roger Goodell and the rest of the NFL staff had a lot on their plate for Super Bowl 58. Their new overtime rules were tested by the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. They also attracted a lot of viewers because of famous stars in Allegiant Stadium like Taylor Swift, Mr. Beast, Jay-Z, Beyonce, […]

The public’s appetite for the NFL is so insatiable that it is difficult to imagine anyone failing to succeed in the commissioner role. It is an established brand that is deeply embedded in the fabric of American society. That being said, one of the reasons why Roger Goodell was awarded a contract extension last year […]

During Monday’s Super Bowl news conference, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell gave a shoutout to the league’s game officials, which may not sit well with most fans. Roger Goodell speaks up on officiating in the NFL “The level of scrutiny is at the highest I’ve ever seen it… I think our officials do a great job. […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell held his annual Super Bowl week press conference, and the subject of streaming came up. The NFL had success (and also received pushback for) streaming the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins playoff game last month, and Goodell was asked if there are plans to expand into the streaming space, per […]

NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell said in his annual Super Bowl week press conference Monday that while former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick would be missed on the sidelines this season, he has a strong ‘feeling’ that he’ll still be connected to the league, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network: “Roger Goodell, on Bill […]

The Kansas City Chiefs had a go-ahead touchdown call called back against the Buffalo Bills due to an offsides call on wide receiver Kadarius Toney, and the penalty received much criticism from Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell staunchly supported the referees in light of the criticism of the call against the […]

The NFL is continuing to expand play internationally, with NFL owners approving for a game to be played in São Paulo, Brazil during the 2024 season. The two teams who will play have not been announced, but an NFC team will be the home team, per The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. The NFC will host […]

In an NFL season that has been defined by Travis Kelce’s relationship with Time’s Person of the Year Taylor Swift, Aaron Rodgers’ achilles tendon, CJ Stroud’s unprecedented emergence, and the final nail going into the New England Patriots coffin, the one singular play that has made the most headlines has been the Tush Push. Popularized […]

He’s been out of the spotlight for several years, but a former star wide receiver in the National Football League is one step closer to returning to the game. Former Steelers receiver Martavis Bryant has been reinstated by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and is drawing interest from several teams, per NFL reporter Tom Pelissero. Bryant, […]

Roger Goodell is currently the NFL commissioner. He recently agreed to a three-year contract extension with the league that will maintain his status as commissioner through March of 2027, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Might this be Goodell’s final contract extension though? Adam Schefter reports that some people around the NFL world believe Goodell could […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sees a day when the Super Bowl is played in another country. Goodell specifically sees the opportunity for America’s biggest game to be played in London. “It is not impossible, and it is something that has been discussed before,” Goodell told a fan forum in London last week, per ESPN. The […]

The Miami Dolphins are riding high heading into their Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers in South Beach. Tua Tagovailoa has led a masterful offensive attack for the ‘Fins and Tyreek Hill is a big reason for Miami’s success. Hill leads the NFL with 651 receiving yards on 36 receptions. He has five touchdowns […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has paid tribute to legendary Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus. Goodell issued a statement on Dick Butkus’ death on Thursday, per NFL Media reporter Tom Pelissero. “Dick Butkus was a fierce and passionate competitor who helped define the linebacker position as one of the NFL’s all-time greats. Dick’s intuition, toughness, and […]

After coming off a major Thursday Night Football win over their division rival Green Bay Packers, the Lions got another huge win Friday when NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced that wide receiver Jameson Williams suspension will be lifted early and he is eligible to return to play in Week 5. Jameson Williams was originally suspended […]

In the NFL, the playing surface has remained a point of debate with many players arguing for natural grass as opposed to turf. The debate has been going on for quite some time now, but with a recent season-ending injury to Aaron Rodgers, the issue has picked up pace. Many players, including Rodgers’ former Green […]

Former NFL Network employee Jim Trotter has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the NFL. In his lawsuit, Trotter claims that he faced discrimination when his contract was not renewed after five years with the company after he regularly spoke out on issues of race and discrimination in the NFL. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has responded […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the latest victim of turf surfaces in the NFL after suffering a season-ending Achilles injury. But, don’t expect any changes anytime soon. Commissioner Roger Goodell made an appearance on First Take Wednesday and discussed the plea from the NFLPA to get rid of turf and play only on […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill can’t seem to keep his hands to himself. In the latest incident this NFL offseason, Hill smacked a boat captain in the back of the neck for asking him to get off his boat. Ultimately, the victim dropped the charges, and now NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league […]

The NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell talk a big game about how player health and safety — specifically head injuries and concussions — are the league’s top priority. They’ve even implemented some rules and mandates to help this epidemic in the game. However, while players wearing Guardian Caps over their NFL helmets in training camps […]

While Alvin Kamara is out of hot water legally for his 2022 fight, there’s still a chance the New Orleans Saints running back is punished by the league. Kamara and the Saints will have much more clarity on a potential suspension after meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. That meeting is set to take place […]

Former Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden was infamously fired after his e-mails leaked complaining about the NFL, commissioner Roger Goodell, and Washington Commanders former owner Dan Snyder. The owner of the now Las Vegas Raiders Mark Davis was not too pleased with how the whole situation played out, putting his reaction bluntly in conversation […]

It’s been nearly two years since Jon Gruden resigned as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders and new details are emerging on what led to the downfall of one of the most recognizable faces in the NFL. Gruden was pushed out of the Raiders in October 2021 after emails were leaked that contained racist […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell may not be winning many popularity awards with the public, but he might as well be a giant and infinite dollar sign as far as league owners are concerned. Everyone expected him to be awarded a contract extension, but Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has now all but confirmed it. Although […]

Fans waiting for the Washington Commanders’ sale to be finalized need to be a little more patient. This is after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed on Thursday ahead of the 2023 Draft that they will make an announcement regarding the transaction next month. Goodell did mention that “progress is being made” when it comes to […]

Among the many things discussed during the NFL league meetings this week has been the proposal of allowing the league to flex games into Thursday Night Football. When the news broke that this was a possibility, naturally many people around the league had their opinions on the matter. ESPN analyst and former Pro Bowl quarterback […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had to address multiple controversial matters at the NFL Annual Meeting, but there was some speculation he was able to squash right away. Despite reports that the league had been considering moving conference championship games to neutral sites to mimic the mixed fan representation often seen in the college football playoff […]

Change is in the air for the NFL as owners and executives congregated on Tuesday for the league meetings. New York Giants owner John Mara maintains there’s at least one proposed policy change that he’s “adamantly opposed” to and that’s the plans for a flexible Thursday Night Football slate. After several TNF stinkers last season, […]

People love football, but when it comes to Thursday Night Football, it’s a different story. Even then, the NFL has approved a plan to make it possible for teams to play not one but up to two TNF games, which is something not being received so well by fans and players, including Kansas City Chiefs […]

It wasn’t long ago that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones tried to stop NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell from getting a new contract. Now that Goodell is reportedly expected to sign a multi-year contract extension, it appears that the Cowboys owner has changed his stance on the matter. “His direct conversations with owners are satisfactory, and […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder have each been embroiled in scandals, but this time they appear to be linked in one together Goodell allegedly signed off on a $50 million loan for Snyder in 2018 that was disputed by Washington’s minority owners. Snyder accepted the money without approval from the […]

NFL fans tend to disagree with one another on plenty of different topics. However, the performances of referees in recent years has drawn the scorn of most fans, regardless of which team they may root for. With that being said, Roger Goodell’s recent take on NFL officiating was always destined to draw backlash, per Adam […]

While Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson didn’t play in the Pro Bowl, he had a major impact on this year’s festivities. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gave Wilson credit for some of the Pro Bowl Games’ new formatting. On the Tuesday after last year’s Pro Bowl, Goodell said that Wilson called him and said, “let’s have […]

The NFL is reportedly considering banning “hip drop” tackles, per NFL’s CMO Allen Sills, via Dov Kleiman. Past and present NFL players have not taken kindly to the news, although nothing is official as of this juncture. The #NFL is planning to have an "active conversation" this offseason about possibly banning the “hip drop” tackles, […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell commented on Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin’s scary injury situation, per Ian Rapoport. “Extraordinary situations bring out extraordinary people, and we continue to see that,” Goodell said. “His improving condition lifted the spirits of the entire league.” UPDATE: The NFL released the full message from Roger Goodell to fans on Saturday, […]