Tag: commissioner roger goodell

  • Goodell expects multiple games in London (AP)

    FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2009, file photo, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell looks on during pre-game festivities before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Tennessee Titans at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Goodell expects the league to start playing multiple regular-season games in Britain in the next few years _ an expansion that could lead to putting a franchise in London.

    NFL commissioner Roger Goodell expects the league to start playing multiple regular-season games in Britain in the next few years — an expansion that could lead to putting a franchise in London. Goodell said Friday that "every indicator" shows the British market can support more games and that having a franchise here is of "tremendous interest" to the league.

  • Vick eligible to play in third game (AP)

    Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick(notes) is seen during afternoon practice at NFL football training camp in Philadelphia, Monday, Aug. 31, 2009.

    Michael Vick got the green light for full reinstatement in the NFL on Thursday when commissioner Roger Goodell said the disgraced quarterback could play later this month instead of waiting until October. Vick, recently signed by the Philadelphia Eagles, will now be able to play in the Sept. 27 game at home against the Kansas City Chiefs.