NFL commissioner Goodell to retire in 2024

Dec 13, 2017 - 8:37 PM NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who signed a five-year contract extension last week, intends to retire at the completion of his new deal in 2024.

Spokesman Joe Lockhart, the NFL's executive vice president of communications and public affairs, confirmed at a league winter meeting in Irving, Texas.

"The commissioner has been clear he views this as his final contract," Lockhart said.

The 58-year-old Goodell plans to work with NFL owners to identify and have his successor in place by the time he steps away in seven years, Lockhart said.

Goodell signed the extension, which runs through March 2024, last Wednesday.

His annual compensation will be under $US10 million ($A14 million), but the yearly pay could hit $US40 million ($A56 million) if he reaches incentives, most of which are tied to the league's overall revenue.

Goodell has earned more than $US200 million ($A280 million) since he was elected NFL commissioner in 2006.

Goodell's new deal had been a contentious issue throughout the 2017 season.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently threatened to sue the NFL if the extension was approved before rescinding that threat.

Source: AAP