Jones won't sue NFL over Goodell extension, but demands accountability

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he will not sue the NFL in regards to a potential extension for Roger Goodell but demanded the commissioner be held accountable for his actions.

Jones previously threatened legal action over a deal that would keep Goodell in power through 2024. Though he's backtracked slightly on his initial stance, he sees the issue as far from over.

"This is not about replacing Roger," Jones said to Jarrett Bell of USA TODAY Sports. "It's a misnomer to say it’s payback for Ezekiel Elliott. It is about the accountability of the commissioner to all of the ownership."

Jones, who previously contended it wasn't in the league's best interests to discuss an extension, said he's not pursuing a lawsuit because he wants to speak to other owners first.

"I told the committee that I was standing down on legal action because they wanted to get input from all of the owners," Jones said.

The league's owners are scheduled to meet on Dec. 13 to discuss Goodell's possible extension with Jones the only party vocally opposed thus far.