The highest-paid person in the NFL? It's Commissioner Roger Goodell

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell received an annual salary of $63 million for the past two years, according to the the New York Times, citing documents shared privately by league officials.

The figure was revealed during an internal team owners meeting that took place in New York City, the paper reported. Goodell's salary across two years approached $128 million, including bonuses he received for approving labor and media rights deals for the league. 

American sports leagues have long been secretive when it comes to executive pay. While player and coach salaries are often shared, front-office salaries are typically kept private by the NFL, MLB, NBA and other major leagues.