US EditionNFL fines Jerry Jones $250,000 for obscene MetLife gesture he says was inadvertent
Jerry Jones said the gesture was accidental and meant for Cowboys fans after Dak Prescott's fourth touchdown in a 37-22 win; the NFL fined him $250,000.
- Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was fined $250,000 by the NFL for making an obscene gesture during a game against the New York Jets, which he claims was unintentional.
- The Cowboys won the game 37-22, improving their record to 2-2-1, while the Jets remain winless at 0-5.
- Jones explained on his radio show that the gesture was accidental, stating, "I put up the wrong show of hand" after the Cowboys' last touchdown.
- This fine follows a historical precedent, as former Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams was also fined $250,000 in 2009 for a similar gesture.
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Jerry Jones is regarded as an enfant terrible of the NFL. The 82-year-old club owner rarely leaves out a fat cup. Now he caused a stir with an amazing explanation for a misconduct.
NFL fines Cowboys owner Jones $250,000 for obscene MetLife gesture he says was inadvertent
The NFL said Tuesday it has fined Jerry Jones $250,000 for an obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium that the Dallas owner said was "inadvertent" and intended for fans of the Cowboys, not the New York Jets.
NFL Fines Jerry Jones After He 'Accidentally' Flipped Fans Off During Cowboys Win
Accidents happen at football games. Some people slip, some fall, some sit in the wrong seat, and some have middle fingers with a mind of their own that extend themselves at other people. At least, that sounds like it might be Jerry Jones's defense. The post NFL Fines Jerry Jones After He ‘Accidentally’ Flipped Fans Off During Cowboys Win appeared first on Breitbart.
NFL fines Jerry Jones $250K for 'obscene' gesture during Jets game
DALLAS (KNWA/KFTA) — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has been fined $250,000 by the NFL for making an obscene gesture towards fans during a game against the New York Jets on Sunday. Videos circulated on social media Sunday of Jones flashing a middle finger at fans in fourth quarter of the Cowboys' 37-22 win over the Jets. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the field before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sun…
NFL fines Cowboys' Jerry Jones $250K for obscene gesture
The NFL fined Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones $250,000 for making an obscene gesture -- which he later called inadvertent -- toward fans during the team's road win Sunday against the New York Jets.
NFL Hands Down Significant Punishment to Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones
The NFL is hitting Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in his wallet for an obscene gesture he made during Sunday’s 37-22 victory against the New York Jets.Jones has been fined $250,000 for what he called an “inadvertent” obscene gesture toward fans, per ESPN Adam Schefter. The 82-year-old owner was seen flashing the middle finger after Dak Prescott’s fourth touchdown pass against the Jets. Jones will have a chance to appeal the fine. Jerry Jones o…
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