Roger Goodell wants to get paid... a lot. The NFL’s Compensation Committee is set to hold a conference call Monday to discuss Goodell’s latest counter offer on a contract extension, which is a $50 million salary, as well as lifetime use of a private let and a lifetime health insurance for Goodell and his family — according to a report by ESPN.
Roger Goodell is asking for a $50M salary, private plane and health insurance for life, per report
Ummm...
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Goodell reportedly makes around $30 million a year now, according to league sources and some are privately balking at the figure Goodell has responded with.
“That number for Roger just seems too much,” the owner said. “It’s offensive. It’s unseemly.”
If Goodell gets the $50 million salary he would be making more than Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers combined, which is beyond the pale for some owners who believe the league commissioner shouldn’t make any more money than the league’s highest paid player. It’s also mentioned in the report that Goodell’s desired salary is more than some team owners make in a year, outside appreciation of their investment.
It’s not just the big figure Goodell is asking for, it’s the use of a private plane for life and health insurance forever that are perks nobody else in the league gets — but it’s Goodell’s prerogative to push for them.
This is the latest step in an unusually public battle over the future of the commissioner in the NFL. Goodell isn’t planning to step down, according to the report and owners are arguing about his future and Jerry Jones is making things public. Going to be an interesting week.
