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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.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league will eventually have teams based outside the United States, potentially with an international home venue that could host the Super Bowl. The NFL is already playing nine games abroad this season across England, Australia, Brazil, France, Spain, Germany and Mexico, signaling a gradual shift toward international teams.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell honored Janice McNair, noting her pivotal role in bringing the NFL back to Houston and building the Texans with values of service and community; after Bob McNair’s death she served as controlling owner for six years, and her legacy continues through her family, including Cal McNair as Texans chair and CEO.
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.
Commissioner Roger Goodell says he absolutely expects active and even retired NFL players to compete in Olympic flag football at the 2028 Games, after the league approved participation; USA Football will announce the selection process later this year, and the NFL’s support aims to grow flag football with potential pro leagues, while players weigh offseason commitments against Olympic training.
Commissioner Roger Goodell counters claims of a soft market for the Seattle Seahawks, saying there is strong investor interest and that the sale process is moving forward, with bids expected in the roughly $9–$11 billion range even though no buyers have publicly emerged yet.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league will continue to engage with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on diversity initiatives, stressing the programs are lawful and that teams—not the league—hire coaches and GMs; Uthmeier's subpoena and criticisms are part of an ongoing dispute.
Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL will play in Australia on a long‑term basis, starting with the September regular-season game in Melbourne, and could become an annual stop. While the league aims to build a lasting international footprint, critics note international viewership remains small relative to the world’s population, highlighting the challenge of monetizing overseas games; the possibility of returning in 2027 was left open.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell praised Bad Bunny after his Grammys acceptance speech urging ICE out, calling him one of the world’s great artists and signaling the rapper will headline the Super Bowl halftime; Goodell framed the moment as a chance to unite people through creativity and love, while MAGA figures pushed back and a rival Turning Point USA show emerged, highlighting the political backlash surrounding the event.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell praised Bad Bunny as 'one of the great artists in the world' after his Grammys appearance, saying the platform can unite people through creativity, as Bad Bunny prepares for the Super Bowl halftime—while using his Grammys speech to uplift immigrant voices and condemn ICE actions.
The NFL said it will review the communications between New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and Jeffrey Epstein after the latest DOJ Epstein files surfaced; Commissioner Roger Goodell said it’s premature to determine any discipline under the league’s personal conduct policy, while Tisch has denied wrongdoing and said his past associations were limited and regretted.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Bad Bunny is expected to use the Super Bowl 2026 platform to unite the crowd rather than politicize the event, following his ICE remarks at the Grammys; a player survey showed mixed reaction to his halftime pick (about 58.6% in favor, 41.1% against), but Goodell expects a unifying, high‑profile performance.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Bad Bunny understands the Super Bowl halftime stage should unite audiences and doesn’t expect activism, noting a potential contract clause that could bar unapproved political statements. He called Bunny one of the world’s great artists and expects a great performance, but stopped short of a guarantees, describing it as a hopeful stance given past Grammys moments and the event’s security and federal involvement.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said an 18-game regular season is not guaranteed and would require bargaining with the NFL Players Association. With no formal discussions yet and the current CBA running through 2030, key issues to resolve include player safety, whether there would be multiple byes, and roster size before any expansion could occur, despite some voices suggesting it could eventually happen.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell used Super Bowl Opening Night to emphasize unity and say he played no role in Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub, while noting it’s too early to discipline Giants co-owner Steve Tisch over Epstein-related files and acknowledging ongoing diversity efforts; the night’s updates also highlighted Kenneth Walker III’s increased playoff role for Seattle, Bad Bunny’s non-divisive presence, plans for nine international games (including Mexico City and France), tech to assist blind fans, field prep at Levi’s Stadium, and headlines about Sam Darnold as the first 2018 quarterback in the Super Bowl and Drake Maye dealing with illness ahead of the game.