URGENT: Paul Tagliabue, 84, Passes Away After 17-Year Tenure as NFL Commissioner

Breaking News: Paul Tagliabue, 84, Passes Away After 17-Year Tenure as NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, the former NFL commissioner, has died at the age of 84 due to heart failure. Tagliabue's family informed the league of his passing in Chevy Chase, Maryland, on Sunday. Tagliabue served as commissioner from 1989 to 2006, bringing labor peace and significant revenue growth to the NFL. His tenure was marked by controversy over the league's handling of concussions, but he remains widely respected for his leadership and stewardship of the game. Current NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised Tagliabue, saying, "Paul was the ultimate steward of the game - tall in stature, humble in presence, and decisive in his loyalty to the NFL." Tagliabue was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020 as part of a special centennial class. He had been living with Parkinson's disease. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.