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 received a $250,000 fine for making an obscene gesture during a victory over the New York Jets, which he claimed was inadvertent due to excitement after a touchdown.
- Videos showed Jones flashing his middle finger while interacting with Cowboys fans, which he referred to as a misunderstanding.
- The NFL has not confirmed if further punishment for Jones will be forthcoming, although he stated, 'It got straightened out pretty quick.'
- This event follows previous fines given to NFL team owners for inappropriate conduct.
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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones fined $250K for 'inadvertent' obscene gesture
The NFL fined Dallas Cowboys owner $250,000 for making what appeared to be a brief, obscene gesture at fans during his team's recent road win against the New York Jets, officials said Wednesday
NFL fines Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for ‘inadvertent’ obscene gesture
The NFL has fined Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for making an obscene gesture which Jones said was “inadvertent” and meant to be a thumbs up at MetLife Stadium following a game against the New York Jets on Sunday.
NFL fines Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for 'obscene gesture' towards fans during game against Jets
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was fined $250,000 by the NFL for an "obscene gesture" he made towards fans during Sunday's game against the New York Jets, according to the NFL's website.Jones apologized on his radio show on Tuesday after a video of him gesturing his middle finger to fans went viral.He claimed the use of his middle finger was "inadvertently done" and that it was towards Cowboys fans after a touchdown.RELATED STORY | LeBrons dec…
The owner of the Dallas Cowboys has to pay $250,000 for an obscene gesture in victory against the New York Jets. On videos, Jerry Jones shows the middle finger with his right hand. He himself provides a curious explanation.
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