JAY-Z, Roc Nation Call Out Jerry Jones For 'False Statement'

Originally posted on The Spun | By Daniel Bates | Last updated Aug 3, 2025 3:40 PM ET

The fallout from some of Jerry Jones' most recent comments continued into Sunday after the Cowboys owner took aim at Dez Bryant, JAY-Z and Roc Nation for being the reason why he hasn't wanted Micah Parsons' agent involved in the linebacker's contract negotiations this offseason.

Speaking to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Dallas' training camp, Jones called out the former star receiver and his representation for how they allegedly handled business back in 2015.

"[W]hen we have a problem with the player, the agent is nowhere to be found," the 82-year-old claimed. "JAY-Z said that Dez would make all meetings. JAY-Z and I negotiated the contract, spent hours. He said, 'Anybody in my organization is on time.' He said, 'My office used to be on the street corner, and I've always been early. So, they will be on time.' And what did I say? I said, 'I'm going to call you [when I have a problem].' He quit taking my call."

That statement not only led to an aggressive response from Bryant on X. Who said: "JERRY JONES I DONT THINK ITS SMART TO MENTION MY NAME I KEPT QUIET ABOUT A LOT OF UNFAIR S—T.. ON SOME G S—T… WE CAN HAVE STORY TIME IF THATS WHAT WE ARE DOING."

But it also received an official statement from JAY-Z and Roc Nation who shot down Jones' recollection as both "false" and "comical."

"In 2015, at the 21 Club, on a napkin, Jerry Jones, Juan Perez, Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter, and Stephen Jones negotiated a five-year, $70 million deal, which included a $45 million guarantee and a $20 million signing bonus for Dez Bryant. At the time, it was the second-largest contract for a wide receiver in NFL history," the sports agency said.

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— Roc Nation Sports (@RocNationSports) August 3, 2025

"The claim that Mr. Carter or Roc Nation representatives did not return a call from Jerry Jones is not only a false statement, but it's also a comical one."

If Jerry's goal for the summer was to be the loudest team possible he certainly accomplished that. But it doesn't seem to be bringing him any closer to the Super Bowl he's (supposedly) been longing for for the last 30 years.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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