"He's one of the leading and most popular entertainers in the world. That's what we try to achieve," Goodell told reporters on Wednesday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "It's an important stage for us. It's an important element to the entertainment value, and it's carefully thought through."
"We would always love to have Taylor play. She is a special, special talent, and obviously she would be welcome at any time," Goodell said, when asked if Swift was invited to play the Super Bowl. "Is it in the works?" "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie asked. "I can't tell you anything about it," Goodell replied. "Is it a maybe?" Guthrie followed up. "It's a maybe," he hedged.