NFL Says It Is Comfortable With Steve Tisch’s Continued Role
League officials point to Tisch’s transfer of his Giants equity into family trusts and say they will reassess only if new information emerges.
Overview
- Steve Tisch attended the NFL’s two‑day owners’ meeting in Manhattan that concluded Wednesday, and league officials confirmed his presence at team and league events this season.
- Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL is “comfortable” with Tisch participating in activities and added the league will review any new information it receives.
- The league told teams in March that Tisch and his siblings moved their remaining Giants shares into trusts for their children, a step the NFL cites as removing formal ownership.
- Department of Justice documents released earlier this year showed regular contact and email exchanges between Tisch and Jeffrey Epstein, which triggered the league’s initial review.
- Critics and several outlets say the trust transfers leave open governance and reputational questions because Tisch retains his chairman title and operational visibility, and the NFL’s response will hinge on whether new evidence emerges.