Jerry Jones shown making obscene gesture to Jets fans
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was recorded making an obscene gesture toward New York Jets fans on Sunday during Dallas's 37-22 victory at MetLife Stadium, a video posted online shows. The incident occurred as Jones, seated in his suite, waved to the crowd, pointed toward a section of Jets supporters and extended his middle finger, then resumed watching the game.
The win marked Dallas's first victory since Week 1 setbacks and improved the Cowboys to 2-2 on the season. Quarterback Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes in the game, and linebacker Micah Parsons made a highly anticipated return. The Cowboys recorded the victory despite the continued absence of wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and other injury issues. The loss left the Jets winless at 0-5.
Former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant posted the clip on the social platform X, writing, "Quit playing with Mr. Jerry Jones. Go Cowboys." Other fans at the stadium were seen filming the exchange on their phones. The National Football League had not issued a comment by late Sunday evening.
The league has previously disciplined owners for conduct toward fans. In 2009, then-Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams was fined 250,000 after he was...