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Terrell Owens Slams Jerry Jones Control, Calls for Change

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 2:44 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Owens Criticizes Jones

Terrell Owens says Jerry Jones cares more about the bottom line than winning, likening him to President Donald Trump.
Owens urges Jones to relinquish control and let others manage the Cowboys.
Forbes values the Cowboys franchise at $17 billion; Sportico estimates a $15.5 billion sale price.
The Cowboys have not reached a Super Bowl since 1996 and have only two playoff wins in the past decade.

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Parker Joins Cowboys

Cowboys hired Christian Parker as defensive coordinator, the first without prior head-coaching experience since Monte Kiffin.
Parker arrived from the Eagles, where he served as passing-game coordinator and defensive backs coach under Vic Fangio.
Jones said Parker will walk defenders through assignments on the field rather than in meetings.
The Cowboys allowed 511 points in 2025, the franchise’s first 500-point season.

History

Historical Context

Jerry Jones bought the Dallas Cowboys for $140 million on February 25 1989, dismissed coach Tom Landry and hired Jimmy Johnson. Johnson’s rebuild yielded Super Bowl wins in 1992, 1993 and 1995, turning the team into a national brand that later supported a multibillion-dollar valuation. By 2025 the Cowboys are valued at about $13 billion, a figure that underscores the franchise’s shift from on-field dominance to a revenue-driven enterprise.

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Owens Criticizes Jones

Terrell Owens says Jerry Jones cares more about the bottom line than winning, likening him to President Donald Trump.
Owens urges Jones to relinquish control and let others manage the Cowboys.
Forbes values the Cowboys franchise at $17 billion; Sportico estimates a $15.5 billion sale price.
The Cowboys have not reached a Super Bowl since 1996 and have only two playoff wins in the past decade.

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