Jerry Jones Reacts Bitterly to NFL After Being Urged to Fire Himself as Cowboys Owner and Bring in Former NFL Champion.
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones responded with fiery defiance this morning after recent behind-the-scenes NFL chatter reportedly urged him to step down from his front office role — or even sell the team entirely — in favor of bringing in a former Super Bowl-winning executive to take the reins.
“I built this damn thing,” Jones snapped during a surprise press availability at The Star in Frisco. “And I’m not handing it over to anyone—especially not because some suits in a boardroom think they know better. I’m not going anywhere.”
The stunning suggestion, reportedly floated by several high-ranking NFL figures during recent owners’ meetings, was that the Cowboys would benefit from modernizing their leadership structure and installing a former NFL champion — rumored to be a retired GM or head coach with a proven playoff pedigree — to lead the franchise into the next era.
While no official recommendation has been made, sources suggest league executives and some owners are frustrated with the Cowboys’ continued inability to convert regular-season success into postseason results, despite boasting some of the league’s top talent and facilities.
Jones’ Reaction: Classic Defiance
Jones, who bought the team in 1989 and quickly turned it into a dynasty in the 1990s, seemed personally insulted by the idea that his time was up.
“I’ve forgotten more about football than most of these folks will ever know,” Jones said. “I’ve got three rings, and I’m still chasing number four. No one’s firing me. Not now, not ever.”
Jones also added that he has no intention of handing control to any outsider — especially one who hasn’t “bled with the star on their chest.”
Cowboys Nation: Mixed Emotions
Reactions from Cowboys fans were divided. Some longtime loyalists applauded Jones’ passion and dedication to the team.
“Say what you want, but Jerry cares more than any other owner in the league,” said one fan on X. “He lives and breathes Cowboys football.”
Others, however, believe it may be time for a fresh perspective.
“We’ve been stuck in neutral for two decades,” another fan replied. “Love Jerry, but maybe we need someone else to get us over the hump. The 90s were a long time ago.”
A Battle Over Legacy
The suggestion that Jones “fire himself” strikes at the core of the debate that has surrounded the Cowboys for years: Has his deep involvement helped or hurt the team? While Dallas remains one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, postseason glory has eluded them since the 1995 Super Bowl run.
Now 82, Jones shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, sources close to the team say the latest pushback may have only reignited his competitive fire.
“He wants to prove them wrong,” said one anonymous staffer. “He’s not just chasing another title—he’s chasing a legacy that shuts everyone up for good.”
For now, one thing is certain: Jerry Jones isn’t leaving the building. And if anyone wants him gone, they’ll have to drag him out — star and all.