🔗 Share this article Dallas Cowboys Owner Jones Fined $250,000 for ‘Inadvertent’ Obscene Gesture toward Fans The National Football League has imposed a hefty $250,000 fine on Cowboys proprietor Jones for what he describes as an “inadvertent” obscene gesture directed at attendees during a recent contest at the Jets’ stadium. Widely circulated footage seemed to capture Jones making an obscene gesture at Jets fans, but Jones maintains he was actually signaling approval to Cowboys fans present at the game as his team secured a 37-22 victory. “That was regrettable. It was essentially an exchange with our fans out in front of us,” Jones stated during a radio appearance. “Present was a large group of Cowboys fans—not Jets fans, our fans. The whole venue was brimming with enthusiasm for the Dallas team.” Jones additionally emphasized that the signal was entirely accidental, happening amid the elation following the team’s final touchdown. “I simply put up the incorrect finger,” he noted. “The action was accidentally done. I’m not kidding. If you want to call it accidental, you can. But it got corrected rapidly.” League Precedent for Proprietor Penalties This is not the initial instance an NFL owner has been fined for misconduct. Recent cases involve: Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was fined $300,000 for tossing a beverage at spectators in January 2024. Then Titans proprietor Adams received a $250,000 penalty in 2009 for a comparable obscene gesture. Jones, a figure who is known for his media savvy, reportedly has an estimated wealth of $16 billion, making the fine easily payable for the billionaire proprietor. Recent Issues and Media Spotlight The incident comes after a contentious offseason for Jones, who encountered significant criticism from the Dallas supporters after the team traded key defensive player Parsons to the Packers. Additionally, Jones was a central figure in a Netflix documentary that explored his influence in developing the Dallas franchise into the world’s most valuable sports franchise, even with its recent championship drought. The league’s decision to fine Jones highlights its ongoing initiative to uphold proper behavior among all franchise representatives, regardless of their position or financial standing.