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The NFL gave up nonprofit status last year, and its status as one was a bit of a misunderstanding. All the teams (except the Packers) were taxed for-profits, as was the merchandising, TV deals, etc. Basically all the revenue streams were already taxed, and now that they're not non-profit the NFL can be a lot more opaque about its finances.

Didn't this already happen?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/28/nfl-tax-exempt-stat... NFL Voluntarily Ends Tax-Exempt Status

"Beginning with the 2015 fiscal year, the NFL's league office and management council will file tax returns as taxable entities."

I don't think it will matter. The NFL doesn't make money - the teams make money.

Not true. Roger Goodell made $44 million in 2013. Kind of shocking you can do that and still be considered a non profit.

Non-profits can still pay their employees & managers well (very well, in this case).

The NFL is already planning to do this. Besides, the teams pay tax.