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Roger Goodell

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 26: Robert Griffin III from Baylor greets NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after Griffin was selected #2 overall by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 26, 2012 in New York City.

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  • Scott tackles Goodell's views on Pro Bowl

    PARK, N.J. -- Bart Scott took a shot yesterday at NFL commissioner Roger Goodell , suggesting the league's top executive was out of line for recently suggesting the Pro Bowl might have to be canceled because of the poor quality of play."It's not up to [Goodell]   Read more »

  • Redskins', Cowboys' salary-cap grievances dismissed

    dismiss," the statement said. "We will continue to focus on our football teams and the 2012 season."Meanwhile, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters Tuesday afternoon that the league will eventually disclose more of its findings in an investigation   Read more »

  • Jonathan Vilma sues NFL's Roger Goodell for defamation

    Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Thursday boils the conflict down to two men:"Jonathan Vilma, plaintiff, v. Roger Goodell , defendant."Vilma, who has been suspended for the season after the league found that he had posted money for teammates   Read more »

  • Vilma appeals suspension

    Vilma appealed his full-season suspension and is looking for someone other than commissioner Roger Goodell to hear that appeal.The Saints linebacker who was found to be a ringleader in the team's bounty violations according to an NFL investigation, filed papers   Read more »

  • NFLPA files grievance in Saints bounty case

    NFL Players Association on Friday filed a grievance against the NFL that challenges commissioner Roger Goodell 's authority to suspend four players in connection with the Saints' prohibited bounty program that allegedly ran from 2009-11.Attorney Andrew Brandt,   Read more »

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About Roger Goodell

Roger S. Goodell (born February 19, 1959, in Jamestown, New York) is the Commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), having been chosen to succeed the retiring Paul Tagliabue on August 8, 2006. He was chosen over four finalists for the position, winning a close vote on the fifth ballot before being unanimously approved by acclamation of the owners. He officially began his tenure on September 1, 2006, just prior to the beginning of the 2006 NFL season. As Commissioner, he is also President of NFL Charities.

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