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Will Jerry Jones get fined for middle finger to Jets fan in Cowboys' win?

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones could be facing a fine from the NFL after being caught making an obscene gesture during the team's win over the Jets.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before the game against the Baltimore Ravens
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before the game against the Baltimore Ravens | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys came away from Week 5 with a big win over the New York Jets, but it may have come at a price for owner and general manager Jerry Jones.

During the game, a clip of Jones went viral when he was spotted flashing a middle finger to a Jets fan.

Because of the obscene gesture, there is a strong possibility that Jones could be fined by the NFL, with some precedent in recent years.

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The Athletic took a look back at some previous incidents with NFL owners, with six-figure fines being the norm.

Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and general manager Jerry Jones stands on the field prior to a game against the New York Jets
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

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 should learn in the coming days whether Jones will be punished over the incident.

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

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