Jones Open to Hiring Aikman for Cowboys Role

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he would consider hiring Troy Aikman for a role with the team, while stressing that no more direct arrangement is currently planned. Aikman, the former Cowboys quarterback and ESPN commentator, said he would welcome a conversation if Jones believed he could help the franchise. Jones made the comments during a Tuesday appearance on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas. He said Aikman’s command and understanding of NFL football made him qualified for roles that had been discussed, while also praising his work calling games. Jones reiterated Aikman’s qualifications to reporters Wednesday, saying the former quarterback could take on a range of football-related responsibilities. The possibility remains hypothetical. Jones said there was no plan to give Aikman a more direct role with the Cowboys at this time, though he did not rule one out. Neither man has confirmed discussions about a position, and no offer or hiring decision has been reported. Aikman said Jones’s praise meant a lot to him and that he would consider an opportunity if Jones thought he could contribute. He also said he did not know whether an opportunity would arise. Aikman’s ESPN contract...