Roger Goodell and ESPN give Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo a lesson in humility: ‘Wow, I am a piece of garbage’
"So I left with my tail between my legs and I realized, ‘Wow, I am a piece of garbage.'"
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Roger Goodell denies Jim Trotter’s discrimination allegations, insists NFL is ‘moving in the right direction’
"It will be addressed because these are important issues and we share the same concerns."
Washington Commanders sale hits email leak complications, with Dan Snyder reportedly refusing to indemnify Roger Goodell
An argument about indemnifying Roger Goodell and Jeff Pash might hold up the Commanders' sale.
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo loses it over NFL gambling suspensions
"You don't think Roger's going out there, playing a little bit?"
Roger Goodell says there’s ‘no doubt’ his contract will be extended
"It's a matter of weeks."
Wednesday Newsletter: The NFL’s $5 billion jackpot
The NFL cashed in $5 billion in their new rights deals beginning this year, a huge milestone in their never-ending quest for revenue.
Did Brian Roberts and Comcast outmaneuver Roger Goodell and the NFL?
How the NFL improbably turned the schedule release into a content gold mine
The NFL continues to succeed in its quest for yearlong sports domination.
Roger Goodell’s call to Brian Roberts helped get NFLN back on Comcast one day later
This was a very short carriage dispute.
Jim Trotter joins The Athletic after NFL Media opted not to renew his contract
"I’m honored and humbled by the opportunity to work with such a talented staff, and I’m excited about having the freedom and support to go where the news leads me."
Jim Trotter deserved better from the NFL
The longtime journalist tried to elevate NFL Media with critical thinking.
Jim Trotter: Questioning Roger Goodell over NFL Media diversity issues ‘played a role’ in contract ending
"I do believe it played a role in my contract not being renewed, and I will talk about that more later."
Jim Trotter, who twice asked Roger Goodell about NFL Media leadership diversity, reveals his contract there won’t be renewed
Trotter had previously mentioned that his contract was up. He tweeted Monday he's been informed it's not being renewed.
Skip Bayless claims white NFL owners aren’t comfortable with Black coaches because ‘They need to go to dinner with the wives.’
"It has been inexplicable to me, but then in the end, it’s really pretty explicable."
Jim Trotter: ‘I’ve not heard from anyone in the league office’ following Roger Goodell question about NFL Media diversity
"It makes me question whether or not you're really that serious."
Roger Goodell stammers and scrambles to defend lack of diversity in NFL Media: ‘I’m not in charge of the newsroom’
"I do not know specifically about the media business"
WaPo report sheds possible light on NFL/ESPN “five-minute” restart discussion divide after Damar Hamlin collapse
Fred Gaudelli set to produce his last NFL game, shift into executive producer role
"Amazon was maybe the highest priority from a media standpoint for us — making sure that launched properly. Knowing that Freddie was in the seat…that part of the launch was not a concern of mine."
With Google/YouTube Sunday Ticket deal, the NFL has further strengthened their media empire
The NFL now has broadcasting deals with the #3, #4, #40, #45, #401, and #519 U.S. companies by market capitalization.
Chris Russo blows a gasket over Roger Goodell calling Amazon Prime NFL broadcast ‘historic’
“If this is such a historic, incredible, once-in-a-lifetime event, then somebody explain to me, how the hell on December 22nd is the Thursday night game on Amazon Jacksonville at the Jets!"
Rep. Jim Jordan bizarrely uses Washington Commanders hearing to grill Roger Goodell on Dave Portnoy
"Why do you ban Dave Portnoy from NFL games? He’s a journalist. In fact, he’s a sports journalist."
Roger Goodell reportedly negotiating extension on current contract
Goodell has reportedly made over $375 million in the 15 years he has been commissioner.
Monday’s ManningCast will feature Aaron Rodgers, Roger Goodell, Bill Cowher, and Snoop Dogg
Once again, the Mannings have lined up some notable guests.
NFL Network John Madden programming includes two Greatest Games, Madden’s final Super Bowl, and three All Madden airings
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell also spoke about Madden on Good Morning Football, saying " He helped really until the week he died, with myself, and our staff, and the competition committee, really looking at every aspect of the game. There really wasn't a guy who loved football more than John Madden."
Jon Gruden suing NFL and Roger Goodell over email leaks
Gruden deserved to go, but the NFL put itself in this position by locking down the WFT emails.