Summary
The NFL fined Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for making an obscene gesture at a game. Jones plans to appeal the fine, arguing it was a mistake. The incident occurred during the Cowboys' game against the New York Jets, which the Cowboys won.
Key Facts
- Jerry Jones is the owner and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys.
- The NFL fined Jones $250,000 for allegedly giving a middle finger to a fan.
- This incident happened during the Cowboys' Week 5 game against the New York Jets.
- Jones claimed the gesture was accidental and was meant to be a thumbs-up.
- Similar fines have been imposed on other NFL owners for inappropriate gestures.
- Jones intends to appeal the fine before the deadline on Friday.
- The Cowboys defeated the Jets 37-22 in that game.