BREAKING NEWS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Legend Derrick Brooks Returns as Roger Goodell (CEO)

 In a move that has sent shockwaves through the sports world and rattled every boardroom in the NFL, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially announced the return of franchise icon Derrick Brooks — not as a coach, not as an advisor, but as none other than Roger Goodell.

Yes, you read that right.

In a surreal press conference held on the pirate ship at Raymond James Stadium, Bryan Glazer, representing the Glazer family, declared that Brooks will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (Roger Goodell) of the Buccaneers franchise — a title that appears to have been invented on the spot, leaving reporters furiously Googling the NFL bylaws.

“It’s time the Buccaneers had a CEO who’s not afraid to tackle problems head-on — literally,” said Glazer. “Derrick Brooks isn’t just back. He’s back as the Roger Goodell of Tampa Bay.”

Brooks, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, 11-time Pro Bowler, and the spiritual heart of the Super Bowl XXXVII-winning squad, seemed unfazed by the unconventional title.

“People ask me, ‘Derrick, are you really going to act like Roger Goodell?’ I say, nah — I’m gonna do it better,” Brooks said with a grin. “I’ve been leading defenses my whole life. Now I’m leading a franchise, enforcing policy, and possibly fining Tom Brady retroactively. We’ll see.”

What Does a ‘CEO Roger Goodell’ Actually Do?

According to internal memos (that may or may not exist), Brooks will take on a hybrid role combining front-office operations, league representation, fan engagement, and — reportedly — oversight of all pirate-themed halftime shows.

Sources close to the organization claim that Brooks’ first act as CEO will be to implement a “No-Fumble Fridays” workplace initiative and convert all team meetings into game film breakdowns of the 2002 defense.

NFL Headquarters Reacts

When reached for comment, the actual Roger Goodell was unavailable, reportedly locked in a strategy meeting on how to reclaim his identity. An anonymous league executive simply said:

“We always knew Tampa did things differently. But this… this is next-level Florida.”

Bucs Fans Erupt

On social media, Buccaneers fans exploded with joy — and memes — praising the return of the “Brooks Era.”

“From linebacker to leader of the free (agency) world,” one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter). “Now that’s a glow-up.”

Tailgaters have already begun printing custom jerseys with the name “CEO 55,” and an unofficial statue of Brooks in a suit, holding a playbook and a gavel, is reportedly under construction.