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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to levy a multimillion-dollar fine against Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in the coming weeks as a response to Jones' efforts to derail Goodell's contract extension and nix running back Ezekiel Elliott's suspension last season, according to The New York Times.
The newspaper reported Monday afternoon that Goodell is prepared to fine Jones, one of the league's most outspoken owners, for conduct detrimental to the NFL, escalating the feud between the two men over the course of last season.
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy declined comment to USA TODAY Sports when asked about the reported punishment.
Jones repeatedly voiced his displeasure with the league's decision to suspend Elliott for six games last season due to allegations of domestic violence. After Elliott was ultimately unsuccessful in attempts to stay or overturn the suspension, Jones said his star running back was "a victim of overcorrection" and accused the league of overcompensating for its previous handling of domestic violence allegations against former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice.
Then, in November, ESPN reported that Jones used explicit language and threatened to "come after" Goodell.
The Cowboys owner also threatened to sue the six owners on the NFL's compensation committee in an effort to block a contract extension for Goodell. Though the owners had voted unanimously to allow the committee to negotiate the extension on their behalf, Jones argued that changing circumstances should allow all owners to have a say. He later reneged on his threat, but maintained that owners should have more input.
"This is not about replacing Roger," Jones told 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."
Goodell's five-year extension, which is worth up to $200 million, was finalized in December. Jones said he was happy with the deal and that it included "no easy layups."
According to The New York Times, Jones will be required to reimburse both the legal fees that the NFL used to defend its decision to suspend Elliott and the legal fees the compensation committee accrued following Jones' threat.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to levy a multimillion-dollar fine against Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in the coming weeks as a response to Jones' efforts to derail Goodell's contract extension and nix running back Ezekiel Elliott's suspension last season, according to The New York Times.
The newspaper reported Monday afternoon that Goodell is prepared to fine Jones, one of the league's most outspoken owners, for conduct detrimental to the NFL, escalating the feud between the two men over the course of last season.
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy declined comment to USA TODAY Sports when asked about the reported punishment.
Jones repeatedly voiced his displeasure with the league's decision to suspend Elliott for six games last season due to allegations of domestic violence. After Elliott was ultimately unsuccessful in attempts to stay or overturn the suspension, Jones said his star running back was "a victim of overcorrection" and accused the league of overcompensating for its previous handling of domestic violence allegations against former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice.
Then, in November, ESPN reported that Jones used explicit language and threatened to "come after" Goodell.
The Cowboys owner also threatened to sue the six owners on the NFL's compensation committee in an effort to block a contract extension for Goodell. Though the owners had voted unanimously to allow the committee to negotiate the extension on their behalf, Jones argued that changing circumstances should allow all owners to have a say. He later reneged on his threat, but maintained that owners should have more input.
"This is not about replacing Roger," Jones told 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."
Goodell's five-year extension, which is worth up to $200 million, was finalized in December. Jones said he was happy with the deal and that it included "no easy layups."
According to The New York Times, Jones will be required to reimburse both the legal fees that the NFL used to defend its decision to suspend Elliott and the legal fees the compensation committee accrued following Jones' threat.
