Roger Stokoe Goodell, born on February 19, 1959, in Jamestown, New York, is an American businessman and the Commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) since September 1, 2006, succeeding Paul Tagliabue. The son of former U.S. Representative Charles E. Goodell (who served as a U.S. Senator by appointment from 1968 to 1971), he grew up in a politically influential family in Bronxville, New York. After graduating from Washington & Jefferson College with a B.A. in Economics in 1981, Goodell began his career as an intern with the NFL's New York Jets and rose through administrative roles in the league office, handling public relations, governance, and business operations. As Commissioner, he oversees league operations, discipline, and has driven significant growth in revenue, media deals, and global reach, including multibillion-dollar broadcasting contracts (e.g., with networks like CBS, NBC, Fox, ESPN, and Amazon) and international expansion through games in London, Mexico City, and Germany. His tenure has also been marked by controversy over his handling of player discipline issues, such as domestic violence (e.g., the Ray Rice case) and concussion-related scandals (including the NFL's settlement of a class-action lawsuit with former players), and actions like the suspension and eventual sale mandate of Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder in 2022. Goodell has emphasized player safety initiatives (e.g., rule changes to reduce head injuries), social justice efforts (such as supporting the 'Inspire Change' program), and labor relations, including negotiating the 2011 and 2020 collective bargaining agreements. Married to former Fox News anchor Jane Skinner since 1995, Goodell has twin daughters and resides in the New York area. He is widely regarded as one of the most powerful figures in American sports, overseeing an organization that generates tens of billions in annual revenue and influences cultural and economic landscapes. In 2023, he signed a contract extension to remain Commissioner through at least 2027.