Jerry Jones admits he's considering suing NFL over Goodell extension talks

Jerry Jones has admitted he is considering taking legal action against the NFL and other owners over new contract negotiations for commissioner Roger Goodell.

The NFL's compensation committee was reportedly nearing a five-year, multi-million dollar extension for Goodell this summer. Jones is not part of the six-member committee, but the Dallas Cowboys owner is intent on thwarting the negotiations and explained the basis of the potential lawsuit Friday.

"I basically feel this extension of Roger should go and be reviewed and approved by all the owners, not just a few of the owners," Jones told 105.3 The Fan.

League owners granted the committee the power to grant such an extension in May, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. To reverse such a decision, Jones would need the support of all the other owners.

"We all see how impactful a commissioner's decision can be in many areas. We've given him a lot of power," Jones said, though he insisted he was not referring to the six-game suspension handed to Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott.

"I think we need the checks and balances of ownership having to actually be in a position to not just suggest but approves of his decisions. So that's what this is about."

Jones is reported to have retained the services of high-powered lawyer David Boies and was to give the committee until Friday to cancel plans for an extension before he would serve the league and the six owners involved with legal papers.