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Illinois pivots to public ownership model to retain Bears amid Indiana pressure
sports7 days ago

Illinois pivots to public ownership model to retain Bears amid Indiana pressure

The Chicago Bears are exploring a publicly owned stadium in Arlington Heights, Illinois, after private financing efforts stalled. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and legislative leaders on October 1 to discuss a new legislative framework. While the Bears publicly emphasize their Indiana plans, this renewed engagement suggests a potential shift to keep the team in Illinois, though key owners were absent from the meeting.

via NBC Sports|
#arlington-heights#chicago-bears#illinois-government
Goodell and Pat Ryan join Pritzker in Chicago to push Bears stadium talks
sports7 days ago

Goodell and Pat Ryan join Pritzker in Chicago to push Bears stadium talks

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Bears minority owner Pat Ryan met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and state legislators in Chicago on Oct. 1 to discuss the Bears' stadium future. The meeting, which excluded Bears President Kevin Warren and Chairman George McCaskey, marks a shift from earlier summer claims of minimal contact. Pritzker’s office called the discussion productive, while the NFL stressed the need for timely action. Local mayors in Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, reacted to the news, with Hammond’s mayor expressing frustration but acknowledging the Bears’ prior notification. The talks aim to keep the team in Illinois, though Indiana has pledged up to $1 billion in incentives.

via CHGO Sports|
#chicago-bears#jb-pritzker#pat-ryan
Pritzker, Goodell, and Pat Ryan meet to keep Bears in Illinois ahead of November veto session
sportspolitics8 days ago

Pritzker, Goodell, and Pat Ryan meet to keep Bears in Illinois ahead of November veto session

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker held his first in-person meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Bears minority owner Pat Ryan on October 1, 2026, to discuss keeping the franchise in the state. The gathering, which included key legislative negotiators but excluded Bears Chairman George McCaskey and President Kevin Warren, signals renewed engagement after summer communications were described as 'minimal.' Pritzker indicated that legislative action should occur during the November veto session, while the NFL emphasized the need for 'timely' solutions. The meeting highlights a complex negotiation involving potential sites in Arlington Heights, Chicago, and Hammond, Indiana, with Pat Ryan emerging as a crucial facilitator due to his financial ties to both the Bears and Northwestern University.

via Chicago Tribune|
#chicago-bears#jb-pritzker#pat-ryan
Pritzker, Goodell meet in Chicago as Bears stadium standoff intensifies
sports8 days ago

Pritzker, Goodell meet in Chicago as Bears stadium standoff intensifies

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell held a face-to-face meeting in Chicago on October 1, 2026, to discuss the Chicago Bears' stadium future. The meeting included state legislative leaders and billionaire Bears owner Pat Ryan, but notably excluded Bears Chairman George McCaskey and President Kevin Warren. Both the governor's office and the NFL issued statements emphasizing the need for timely action to keep the team in Illinois while protecting taxpayers. Local mayors in Arlington Heights and Hammond reacted to the news, with Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. expressing frustration but acknowledging the Bears' prior notification. The meeting marks a shift from earlier summer statements by Bears leadership that described communications with Illinois as 'minimal,' suggesting renewed engagement between the team and state officials.

via bleachernation.com|
#chicago-bears#illinois#jb-pritzker
NFLPA Claims Players Were Unaware of Sudden Celebration Fines
sports13 days ago

NFLPA Claims Players Were Unaware of Sudden Celebration Fines

The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) stated that players and the union were not notified that specific touchdown celebrations would result in fines. This follows a sudden crackdown where the league penalized athletes for mimicking drinking or smoking gestures. San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk was fined $14,926 for a 'juice' gesture, which the league interpreted as chugging beer. The NFLPA is currently negotiating with the league to resolve these penalties and establish clearer guidelines for future enforcement.

via nbcsports.com|
#kyle-juszczyk#nfl#nflpa
NFL extends Roger Goodell’s tenure through 2030 with performance-based deal
sports1 month ago

NFL extends Roger Goodell’s tenure through 2030 with performance-based deal

The NFL announced a four-year extension for Commissioner Roger Goodell through the 2030 season (ending March 31, 2031), extending his tenure to 24 years. The deal is heavily performance-based, with more than 95% of compensation tied to the league’s metrics, and underscores the league’s continued growth in revenue, media rights, and international presence.

via New York Post|
#2030#commissioner#extension
Goodell Extends NFL Leadership With Four-Year Deal Through 2031
sports1 month ago

Goodell Extends NFL Leadership With Four-Year Deal Through 2031

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell signed a four-year extension to lead the league through the 2030 season (expires March 31, 2031), with more than 95% of compensation tied to league performance via the Compensation Committee and an independent consultant. The deal coincides with the expiration of the players’ CBA in 2031. Since 2006, Goodell has helped drive revenue toward a $25B+ goal by 2027 and expand the NFL’s global footprint, including nine international games in 2026 and the record $9.612B sale of the Seattle Seahawks.

via Bleacher Report|
#contract-extension#international-games-2026#league-revenue
NFL Extends Roger Goodell's Tenure Through 2031 on Performance-Based Deal
sports1 month ago

NFL Extends Roger Goodell's Tenure Through 2031 on Performance-Based Deal

The NFL announced a four-year extension for Commissioner Roger Goodell, through March 31, 2031, with 95% of pay tied to performance metrics. The deal, coordinated by the Compensation Committee with outside counsel, covers the next broadcast deals and keeps Goodell in leadership during a period of growing league profits, while potential future CBA negotiations with the NFLPA could influence the league’s 18-game/16 international-game framework.

via nbcsports.com|
#broadcast-deals#compensation#contract-extension
Pritzker Confirms Talks With Goodell on Bears Stadium Plan
sports1 month ago

Pritzker Confirms Talks With Goodell on Bears Stadium Plan

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he has spoken with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois, stressing that lawmakers should stay in discussions with both the Bears and the commissioner to achieve the best outcome. He notes the stadium talks involve Chicago, Arlington Heights, and potentially Indiana, but aims to pass a single taxpayer-protective bill in Illinois that keeps the Bears from moving.

via Bleacher Nation|
#arlington-heights#bears-stadium#illinois
NFL Reviewing Jed York Arrest Under Personal Conduct Policy
sports1 month ago

NFL Reviewing Jed York Arrest Under Personal Conduct Policy

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is reviewing Jed York's Ohio arrest for two misdemeanors (disorderly conduct and possession of criminal tools) under the personal conduct policy, with York receiving a two-day jail sentence and a $1,150 fine. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan downplayed the impact on the team, and York’s absence from league activities will continue as the league weighs potential penalties.

via Niners Wire|
#49ers#jed-york#nfl
NFL to Honor Pro Bowl Players, Ending the Exhibition Game
sports1 month ago

NFL to Honor Pro Bowl Players, Ending the Exhibition Game

The NFL will discontinue the Pro Bowl Game and instead honor 88 Pro Bowl players in Los Angeles before the Super Bowl, citing player input and concerns that the game isn’t up to NFL standards. The move follows discussions about improving how players are honored and acknowledges the long-standing, non-contact flag-football format that began in 2023, which hadn’t boosted interest or participation.

via NBC Sports|
#all-star-game#flag-football#nfl
NFL Eyes Global Expansion With Foreign Teams and Potential International Super Bowl
sports1 month ago

NFL Eyes Global Expansion With Foreign Teams and Potential International Super Bowl

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says there’s no doubt the league will one day have teams outside the United States and envisions hosting a Super Bowl in an international city, provided an NFL team is based there first. The NFL already deploys a growing slate of international games—nine in 2026—with debuts in Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro and Paris, alongside stops in London, Mexico City, Munich, Madrid and more.

via The New York Times|
#global-expansion#international#nfl
Portnoy’s Memoir Signals Possible End to Goodell Rift, with Movie Dreams in Sight
entertainment3 months ago

Portnoy’s Memoir Signals Possible End to Goodell Rift, with Movie Dreams in Sight

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy discusses his new memoir Cancel Me If You Can, detailing his rise from a Boston newspaper to a digital empire, the infamous feud with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and tensions with Barstool stars Dan Katz and PFT, while hinting at a possible thaw with Goodell and envisioning a Bradley Cooper–led movie adaptation.

via New York Post|
#barstool-sports#cancel-me-if-you-can#dave-portnoy