When Did Roger Goodell Become NFL Commissioner?
On September 1st, 2006, Roger Goodell became the NFL Commissioner, succeeding Paul Tagliabue. Goodell was unanimously elected to the position by the NFL’s 32 owners.
2006
In January of 2006, Goodell took over as Commissioner from Paul Tagliabue. He was unanimously elected by the NFL’s 32 owners at a meeting in Hawaii.
taking over for Paul Tagliabue
In 2006, after a scandalous season that saw the retirement of one commissioner, the ousting of another, and a management power struggle at the top of the league, Goodell was unanimously elected by NFL owners to replace retiring Commissioner Paul Tagliabue.