Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirms he gave middle finger at Jets game from MetLife Stadium luxury box
The Dallas Cowboys delivered a 37-22 beating of the Jets on Sunday in New York's home stadium that was worse than the final score indicated.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was there and appeared to be making the most of the win. He also shared a not-so-cordial moment with someone from his luxury box.
Video emerged after the game of Jones interacting with fans from his box with the window open. He shared a wave with fans as the Cowboys prepared to kick an extra point to extend their double-figure lead in the second half.
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He also shared a middle-finger salute.
Quit playing with Mr. Jerry Jones
- Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) October 6, 2025
Go cowboys pic.twitter.com/RPkk8WkGxN
Jones did so with a smile on his face and a followed it up with a finger point, clearly pleased with the events of the afternoon.
Former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant gleefully shared the video on his social media.
Jones was asked about the interaction Tuesday, and admitted he did give the middle finger to fans. But Jones claimed it was a mistake and he meant to give a thumbs-up.
Jerry Jones on @1053thefan on giving the middle finger during Sunday's game in New Jersey: That was unfortunate. There was a swarm of Cowboys fans out front. It was right after we made our last touchdown. I put up the wrong show of hand. The intention was thumbs up." pic.twitter.com/3QS6ZkD4B1
- Jon Machota (@jonmachota) October 7, 2025
While the moment appeared from a distance to be harmless, it might not seem that way to the NFL. The league has a history of frowning upon its owners sharing such gestures with customers. There is a precedent.
In 2009, late Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams tossed up a double bird while celebrating a home Titans victory over the Buffalo Bills.
There was no doubt about those birds as Adams put them up repeatedly and with flair, also from the confines of his luxury box.
Adams apologized hours later, via a statement.
"I do realize that those types of things shouldn't happen," Adams' statement read. "I need to specifically apologize to the Bills, their fans, our fans and the NFL."
Adams' apology didn't save him from a fine of $250,000 by the NFL. There was no word from Adams at the time on whether it was worth it.
Will Jones meet a similar fate from the NFL, or have times changed so much since 2009 that the league will let it slide?