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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, left, speaks with former NFL player Michael Vick on the turf before the first of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

NFLers call for racial sensitivity training for league leadership

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Ezekiel Elliott, accuser both caught in NFL manipulation

By Deron Snyder

FILE - This is an Aug. 3, 2017, file photo showing Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott on the field prior to the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game in Canton, Ohio. The NFL says Commissioner Roger Goodell was aware of one of his lead investigator's view that Ezekiel Elliott shouldn't be disciplined before the Dallas running back was suspended for six games in a domestic violence case. League spokesman Brian McCarthy on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, disputed a key claim in a lawsuit filed by the players' union on behalf of Elliott seeking to vacate an upcoming ruling on an appeal. (AP Photo/David Richard, File) **FILE**

NFL: Goodell aware of dissent before suspending Elliott

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Detroit Lions president Rodney Wood, right, answers a question during the football team's fan forum at Ford Field in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. Next to him is NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. (Junfu Han//Detroit Free Press via AP)

Amid contract talks, Goodell says he loves his job

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Roger Goodell ‘close’ to contract extension

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

File-This Aug. 14, 2017, file photo shows NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talking with Arizona Cardinals football team season ticket holders at University of Phoenix Stadium, in Glendale, Ariz. A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press the NFL is working on a five-year contract extension for Goodell. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, because the deal is not complete. The extension would run through the 2024 season. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

AP source: NFL, Goodell working on 5-year contract extension

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

NFL commissioner Roger Goodall, second from right, speaks during a fan forum at the Denver Broncos indoor training facility, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 in Englewood, Colo. The voice of the Denver Broncos Dave Logan, left, Denver Broncos president of football operations/general manager John Elway, second from left, and and former Denver Broncos great Steve Atwater, right, also answered questions from the fans (Andy Cross/The Denver Post via AP)

NFL commissioner: Kaepernick isn’t being blackballed

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

New York Jets' Jamal Adams, left, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell take questions from fans as part a of fan forum during a NFL football training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Monday, July 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jets rookie Adams says football field ‘perfect place to die’

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Washington's Kevin King, center, poses with former Green Bay Packers Jim Taylor, right, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after King was selected by the Packers during the second round of the 2017 NFL football draft, Friday, April 28, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Washington DBs popular in 2nd round, Mixon to Bengals

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

T.J. Owuanibe, 14, announces the Baltimore Ravens' selection during the first round of the 2017 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Young cancer survivor gets his wish at NFL draft

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Workmen make preparations for the upcoming 2017 NFL football draft on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, Thursday, April 20, 2017. When the NFL chose Philadelphia to host the 2017 draft, they insisted on holding the three-day event at the Art Museum in front of the iconic Rocky steps. Mayor Jim Kenney and city officials made it happen so construction crews are putting together a 3,000-seat theater for an extravaganza that's expected to draw about 200,000 people to the venue. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Philly set to welcome NFL draft in grand way

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2014, file photo, referee Tony Corrente (99) watches an instant replay during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Denver. The NFL is making plans to speed up the pace of games, including changing how video replays are handled and using a time clock for extra points. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

NFL looking to speed up games via officiating and breaks

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady pose with the MVP trophy during a news conference after the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Houston. Brady was named the MVP of Super Bowl 51. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Joe Thomas: Roger Goodell ‘scurried off the stage like a rat’ at Super Bowl ceremony

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

ESPN reporters writing book on NFL power struggles

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady pose during a news conference after the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Roger Goodell giving Tom Brady the MVP trophy wasn’t awkward at all …

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick acknowledges the fans who turned out at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on Monday. (Associated Press)

NFL looks forward to an expectedly busy offseason

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Tom Brady wait to be introduced during a news conference after the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Vegas, baby! Who’ll go No. 1? NFL offseason stories to watch

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. The Patriots won 34-28. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Robert Kraft disses Roger Goodell, NFL during trophy presentation

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions during a news conference during preparations for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Column: Goodell makes it clear odds are against Las Vegas

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions during a news conference during preparations for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Roger Goodell dodges on Raiders, parries on Pats

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press