Jones threatens Goodell deal

A person with knowledge of the situation says Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has threatened to sue the NFL over a proposed contract extension for Commissioner Roger Goodell, a dispute sparked by star running back Ezekiel Elliott’s six-game suspension over alleged domestic violence. Jones told the six owners on the compensation committee he had hired highprofile attorney David Boies and was prepared to sue if the group voted to extend Goodell’s deal, the person tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because. Jones also has expressed disapproval with the structure and compensation in the contract extension, another person familiar with the proposed lawsuit said. The actions of Jones were first reported by The New York Times.