Jerry Jones offers questionable explanation for middle finger slip up

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones tried to explain his middle finger slip up which could result in a fine from the NFL.

Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and general manager Jerry Jones stands on the field prior to a game against the New York Jets | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones couldn't have been happier with his team's performance on Sunday afternoon, securing a dominant win over the New York Jets.

Unfortunately, there was a bit of a slip-up when Jones was caught flipping the bird to a Jets fan after Dallas' final touchdown.

The incident could result in a fine from the NFL office, but Jones is doing his best to explain what went wrong.

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According to Jones, he was simply trying to give a thumbs up when the middle finger slipped.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the sidelines before the game against the New York Giants | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

“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," Jones said during an appearance on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday morning.

Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams was fined $250,000 for flashing his middle finger at a Buffalo Bills fan in 2009.

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In 2023, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was fined $300,000 for throwing a drink in the direction of Jacksonville Jaguars fans during a loss.

We'll have to see if Jerry gets fined for his "thumbs up" gone wrong.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the sideilne before the game against the New York Giants | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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