The NFL has imposed a substantial $250,000 fine on Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for an action he describes as an “inadvertent” obscene gesture made toward attendees during a recent contest at the Jets’ stadium.
Widely circulated footage appeared to show Jones flashing his middle finger toward opposing supporters, but Jones maintains he was actually signaling approval to Dallas supporters in attendance as his team clinched a 37-22 victory.
“That was unfortunate. That was kind of an interaction with Cowboys supporters out in front of us,” Jones explained during a radio appearance. “There was a large group of Cowboys fans—not Jets fans, Cowboys fans. The entire stadium was filled with enthusiasm for the Cowboys.”
Jones additionally clarified that the gesture was entirely accidental, happening amid the excitement following the team’s final touchdown. “I just showed the wrong finger,” he noted. “The action was accidentally done. I’m not kidding. Should you call it accidental, you can. However, it got resolved rapidly.”
This incident isn’t the first time an league proprietor has been fined for misconduct. Recent examples include:
Jones, who is recognized for his publicity flair, reportedly has an approximate wealth of $16 billion, making the penalty easily payable for the wealthy owner.
This event follows a controversial preseason for Jones, who encountered significant backlash from the Cowboys fanbase after the team traded star pass rusher Parsons to the Packers.
Moreover, Jones was a central figure in a streaming series that examined his role in developing the Dallas franchise into the globe’s most valuable sports franchise, despite its recent title shortcomings.
The NFL’s action to penalize Jones underscores its continuing initiative to uphold proper behavior among all franchise representatives, irrespective of their position or financial standing.
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