The NFL has levied a substantial $250,000 fine on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for what he claims was an “unintentional” obscene gesture made toward attendees during a Sunday’s contest at MetLife Stadium.
Widely circulated footage appeared to show Jones making an obscene gesture toward opposing supporters, but Jones insists he was actually giving a thumbs-up to Cowboys fans in attendance as his team secured a decisive win.
“It was regrettable. It was kind of an interaction with our fans out in front of us,” Jones explained during a Tuesday interview. “There was a large group of Cowboys fans—not Jets fans, our fans. The whole venue was filled with enthusiasm for the Cowboys.”
Jones additionally emphasized that the signal was completely accidental, happening amid the excitement following the team’s last score. “I simply put up the incorrect finger,” he noted. “It was inadvertently done. This is sincere. Should you call it unplanned, you can. However, it got corrected rapidly.”
This incident isn’t the initial instance an NFL owner has been fined for inappropriate behavior. Previous examples involve:
Jones, a figure who is known for his publicity flair, possesses an estimated wealth of $16 billion, making the fine manageable for the billionaire proprietor.
This event follows a controversial offseason for Jones, who encountered widespread criticism from the Dallas supporters after the team dealt key pass rusher Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.
Additionally, Jones was a central figure in a streaming series that examined his influence in building the Cowboys into the world’s highest-worth sports franchise, despite its modern-era title shortcomings.
The NFL’s action to penalize Jones highlights its ongoing initiative to uphold proper behavior among all team officials, regardless of their status or wealth.
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