Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Addresses ‘Wrong’ Decision As 6-Figure Punishment Looms

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones couldn’t have been in better spirits on Sunday. His team had just steamrolled the New York Jets in a commanding win reasserting the Cowboys’ dominance. But the celebration didn’t end exactly how Jones planned.

As cameras panned toward the owner’s box at MetLife Stadium following Dallas’ final touchdown, Jones appeared to flash his middle finger toward a nearby Jets fan. The clip quickly went viral—social media erupted, and NFL officials reportedly took notice.

Now, the league is investigating what could become a six-figure incident.

According to Jones, though, the moment wasn’t what it looked like. During his appearance on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday, the 81-year-old laughed off the controversy and offered his version of events: “That was unfortunate. There was a swarm of Cowboys fans out front. It was right after we made our last touchdown. I put up the wrong show of hand. The intention was thumbs up.”

If the NFL decides to fine Jones, it would fall under Section 3 – Unsportsmanlike Conduct, Article 1: Prohibited Acts. The league explicitly prohibits: Making violent or offensive gestures—including anything deemed disrespectful or suggestive.