Roger Goodell Given an Extension

Numerous news outlets are reporting that the NFL has given commissioner Roger Goodell a five-year extension. This extends his contract through March 1, 2015. The Commissioner is finishing his fourth year in office. This is an interesting development with the current labor situation in the NFL.

Commissioner Goodell presented his annual state-of-the-league address today. He was more upbeat about the negotiations compared to the comments earlier this week by DeMaurice Smith, the NFLPA's executive director.