Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is once again making headlines—this time, in defense of his franchise quarterback, Dak Prescott. In a fiery response to what he described as a “gross misinterpretation” of his recent comments, Jones lashed out at what he sees as unfair scrutiny from both media analysts and members of the NFL community.
They’ve got it all wrong,” Jones said during a surprise media availability outside The Star in Frisco. “I never questioned Dak’s commitment or ability. What I said was about pushing for more — and that’s what leaders do. They hold their best players to a high standard.”
The controversy erupted after Jones made a remark earlier in the week that some interpreted as a veiled critique of Prescott’s performance under pressure. Several prominent figures around the league, including a few former Cowboys players, weighed in on social media, sparking a storm of speculation over the future of the team’s quarterback situation.
But Jones didn’t hold back in setting the record straight.
“Dak is our guy,” he insisted. “I trust him with this team. I trust him with this season. And anyone saying otherwise isn’t listening — they’re twisting.”
Prescott, who has yet to comment publicly on the matter, was seen at team workouts earlier in the day, appearing focused and unfazed. Sources close to the quarterback say he remains locked in and confident as the Cowboys look to finally push past recent playoff disappointments.
For Jones, the dust-up is just another chapter in a long history of headline-making moments — but one he’s clearly not letting slide.
“I’ve been doing this a long time,” he added. “I know what I said, and I know what I meant. And it sure wasn’t a shot at Dak.”
With training camp just around the corner, all eyes will be on Dallas — and as usual, Jerry Jones is making sure the spotlight stays right where he wants it.
