Goodell Addresses Steve Tisch, Paris Concerns, NFL Officiating
Goodell also talked about Jay-Z and Super Bowl halftime rumors.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed comfort with executive Steve Tisch participating in NFL activities, despite connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Tisch, Giants' executive vice president, was among those present at the league's owners' meeting in New York. NFL's review of Tisch is ongoing, with Goodell stating they will consider any new information.
The league informed teams in March about Tisch and his siblings transferring their remaining shares into trusts for their children. Giants owner John Mara and 49ers owner Jed York attended the meeting, with York's six-game suspension ending on Tuesday. Goodell also confirmed that the NFL will proceed with the Saints-Steelers game in Paris, despite recent civil unrest in the country.
The NFL has arranged for a heightened security presence around the game. Regarding the Super Bowl halftime performance, Goodell did not confirm Jay-Z's involvement, stating he is not aware of a leak. When asked about NFL officiating, Goodell clarified that the frequency of penalty flags does not necessarily reflect the quality of officiating, as officials are tasked with calling the fouls.
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