Jerry Jones demands Goodell be held accountable
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sounded off on a potential contract extension for commissioner Roger Goodell following Sunday's 37-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jones has been vehemently opposed to the extension, which would keep Goodell in power until 2024. Many believe his opposition stems from the NFL suspending Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott for a violation of the league's personal conduct policy, but he once again denied that motive.
"(Roger Goodell) is probably the most powerful person, relative to his constituency, in the country. You want that power to be accountable, in my case, to the owners," Jones said postgame, according to Matt Mosley of The Dallas Morning News.
Jones and the NFL amplified their feud throughout the week. The NFL sent a letter to Jones, addressed to his attorney, accusing him of engaging in "conduct detrimental to the league's best interests." The Cowboys owner fired back, stating that he's considering suing the NFL over the Goodell extension talks.
After Sunday's game, Jones changed his tune, stating that he merely wants Goodell to be accountable.
"I've never addressed that in a negative way. To sum it all up, what I want of all is I want accountability, more accountability. I want unprecedented accountability to the ownership. That simple," said Jones.
The NFL's owners are expected to hold a meeting on Dec. 13 to discuss Goodell's potential extension.