NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell delivered his annual "State of the Game" address Wednesday, in which he acknowledged that the professional football league will likely make changes to keep fans and viewers more engaged amid steep ratings declines . Photo: Associated PressHouston—National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell defended his handling of the so-called “Deflategate” controversy on Wednesday and pledged that the league is pursuing a series of changes to retain fans and viewers. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell responds to questions during a press conference at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston on Wednesday. Goodell said the league was exploring a series of changes to its telecasts and the game itself. Goodell also said the NFL was exploring the idea of starting another developmental league for players who can’t make 53-man rosters.

Source: Wall Street Journal February 01, 2017 23:26 UTC