NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is conducting a thorough investigation into the New England Patriots to see if they used a video crew to try and cheat.
"Obviously it’s under review," Goodell said to the media while in Dallas ... "We’re gonna be thorough, and take our time."
Goodell was also asked if the Patriots history of using illegal surveillance -- aka the 2007 Spygate scandal -- would factor in to the investigation.
"Of course that’s a factor. But the most important information is the new information."
As we previously reported, the Cincinnati Bengals told the NFL a Patriots staffer was illegally shooting video of their sidelines during a game.