Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue died today at 84 years old due to heart failure stemming from complications related to Parkinson’s disease, Adam Schefter announced on X.
Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue died this morning in Chevy Chase, MD., his family announced. He was 84.
The apparent cause of death was heart failure complicated by Parkinson’s disease. Survivors include his wife Chandler, son Drew, and daughter Emily. pic.twitter.com/q9tuQsAyrs
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 9, 2025
When you think of the modern NFL commissioners that turned football into what it is today, Pete Rozelle, Tagliabue, and Roger Goodell come to mind.