Over the past few weeks, there's been some speculation brewing about NFL commissioner Roger Goodell nearing a contract extension.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Goodell is, in fact, close to signing a new extension.

The issues NFL ownership have had regarding commissioner Roger Goodell's extension have been resolved and the deal is “getting papered right now,” a source familiar with the negotiations told ESPN.

It could take days or maybe weeks to finalize, but the contract is “getting done,” according to the source.

Apparently, Goodell didn't exactly have the support of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones throughout the process of the talks of a contract extension for the 58-year-old. Schefter confirms Jones raises issues with an extension for Goodell.

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The source confirmed that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had raised issues about the deal and wanted to open up the search during the process. ESPN previously reported that Jones had argued persistently for months to the committee that other owners believe Goodell makes “way too much money” and demand a pay-cut and a radical change in the formula that compensates the commissioner, as well as other employees of the league office.

The current contract for Goodell is set to expire in 2019. The longtime commissioner has made a lot of money over the course of his deal with ESPN reporting he's made $212.5 million while serving at his position.

With such an enormous figure, it comes as no surprise that Jones would raise some red flags. Not to mention being disappointed about the six-game suspension given to his star running back Ezekiel Elliott recently which may not be served until 2018.