Former Cowboys star calls out Jerry Jones after Washington victory

Two NFC East teams won in the playoffs this weekend, leading to the Dallas Cowboys being called out by a former player.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant | Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

Dez Bryant spent eight seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and still follows the team closely. That’s why any criticism he sends toward ownership should carry weight.

On Sunday night, Bryant took to social media to share his feelings. The former wideout just watched Dan Quinn pull off a postseason win in his first attempt with the Washington Commanders.

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Bryant praised Quinn’s ability to turn the team around in just one season before taking aim at Dallas. According to him, they’re not going to be able to get over the hump until winning becomes their No. 1 priority.

Dan Quinn turned a once-struggling franchise into a playoff contender and won his first playoff game…Until Dallas focuses on winning instead of politics..Cowboy fans should not expect success soon…I'm telling you this straightforwardly.., just as I always do…

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) January 13, 2025

This isn’t the first time Bryant has called out Jones. He also put him on blast during contract negotiations with CeeDee Lamb, specifically when Jones said he had “no urgency” to get a deal done.

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Bryant accused Jones of not being focused on winning at that time as well, saying “winning must not be in the vocabulary.”

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Jones has never been shy when it comes to praising the way he operates his team. He claimed no one could do the job better than him and has been ignoring criticism for years.

While it’s hard to disagree with Bryant’s assessment, it’s even more difficult to imagine Jones finally listening to reason.

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