Original: Roger S. Goodell (born February 19, 1959) is the Commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), having been chosen to succeed the retiring Paul Tagliabue on August 8, 2006.
Simplified: Roger Goodell (born February 19, 1959) is the current commissioner of the National Football League. He has held this post since August 8, 2006 when he took over duties for the retiring Paul Tagliabue.