The NFL shook up the ranks of its committees, moves the league said had been anticipated but were put on hold until the labor strife was settled. Perhaps the biggest change is that Texans Owner Robert McNair will take over as Chair of the finance committee from Saints Owner Tom Benson. Chargers Owner Dean Spanos is taking over from Jaguars Owner Wayne Weaver as Chair of the business venture committee. Steelers President Art Rooney II is taking over as Chair of the stadium committee from Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson.
Meanwhile, Chiefs Chair & CEO Clark Hunt is taking over from 49ers co-Owner John York as head of the international committee. Giants co-Owner John Mara is the new head of the labor committee, taking over for Richardson and Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen, though the responsibilities of the committee will obviously be greatly reduced from the past. The league is also creating a new health and medical issues committee to be chaired by York.
Patriots Owner Robert Kraft will remain Chair of the broadcast committee, and Falcons President & CEO Rich McKay head of competition.
