In a bombshell statement that has already triggered widespread backlash and internal chaos within the NFL, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is under fire after allegedly declaring, “I won’t sell tickets to Pride Month worshippers at my stadium.”
The comment, which reportedly came during a private meeting with team executives and sponsors earlier this week, has quickly leaked and set social media ablaze. According to multiple sources, Jones made the controversial remark when asked whether the Cowboys would participate in any Pride Month initiatives or offer inclusive marketing packages during June.
The fallout has been swift and intense. Several corporate partners are now reevaluating their relationships with the Cowboys, while prominent figures across the league — including current and former players — have condemned the remarks as intolerant and deeply offensive.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is said to be “extremely concerned” by the situation, and an emergency meeting with league officials and the Cowboys’ ownership group is reportedly scheduled for later this week. One anonymous source within the NFL office described the atmosphere as “full-blown panic,” with fears growing over potential boycotts, protests, and a tidal wave of negative press.
In response to the firestorm, neither Jones nor the Cowboys have released an official statement, though internal sources claim that PR advisors are urging him to issue an apology or clarification immediately. Some within the organization are said to be “deeply uncomfortable” with the remarks and worry about long-term reputational damage to both the franchise and the league.
LGBTQ+ advocacy groups have already begun mobilizing, with statements calling on the NFL to take immediate action against what they describe as “a blatant act of discrimination and bigotry.” Online campaigns under hashtags like #BoycottCowboys and #JerryJonesOut have begun trending on Twitter/X and Instagram.
The timing of the controversy — during Pride Month — makes it especially volatile. For years, the NFL has been working to promote inclusivity and diversity, both on and off the field. Jerry Jones’s alleged comment threatens to unravel much of that progress and reignite long-standing criticisms about the league’s commitment to equality.
If Jones doesn’t respond quickly and decisively, this may become one of the most damaging controversies of his decades-long tenure as one of the league’s most powerful figures.
This story is developing rapidly. Updates to follow.
