John Madden has returned to the NFL as a "special adviser" to commissioner Roger Goodell. The job is an unpaid position. The league made the announcement on Thursday, saying that Madden will advise Goodell on "matters pertaining to the game, including competitive issues, coaching and personnel development, technological innovations, player safety, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame." "When I retired from broadcasting, I didn't retire from my passion and interest in the game," Madden said in a statement. "This position enables me to continue that."