The NFL extended the contract of commissioner Roger Goodell for another five years on Wednesday, ending an unusually rancorous standoff with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who wanted to derail the deal. A committee of owners negotiating Goodell’s compensation signed off on a contract worth roughly $200 million (U.S.) over five years, which is in line with his current deal. That is a big reason the owners are comfortable keeping Goodell — who became commissioner in 2006 — on for another five years. But with anxiety over the league’s weaknesses growing, Jones and other owners wanted to ensure Goodell continued to focus on growing the league’s business. The committee had been working since May on the new contract, which would take effect in March 2019.

Source: thestar December 06, 2017 22:52 UTC