Sources: New Contract For Goodell Could Be Finalized By Midweek

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's contract "could be finalized by midweek," according to sources. Many NFL owners will be in N.Y. this week for committee meetings "ahead of the full ownership meeting in Texas in December," and there is a "strong sentiment among many owners, including some on the Compensation Committee that has negotiated the deal, to get the matter fully resolved ahead of the Dec. 13 meeting." Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones on Thursday said that he "expects the full ownership group to discuss the matter at the December meeting." But Jones is "not in a position to dictate the protocol at this point, and ... several other powerful owners believe the matter can be resolved" in N.Y. this week (CBSSPORTS.com, 11/26). CBS’ Jason La Canfora said support for Goodell’s contract "remains strong" while Jones' "opposition forces are waning" (“The NFL Today,” 11/26).