Commissioner of the National Football League
The Commissioner of the National Football League is the chief executive officer of the National Football League (NFL). The position was created in 1941. The current commissioner is Roger Goodell, who assumed office on September 1, 2006.
| Commissioner of the National Football League | |
|---|---|
Incumbent Roger Goodell since September 1, 2006 | |
| Inaugural holder | Elmer Layden |
| Formation | 1941 |
| Website | www.nfl.com |
Until 1941, the NFL's chief executive was the league president. On January 17, 1941, the NFL franchise owners amended the league's constitution to change the chief executive's title from "president" to "commissioner".
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