Jerry Jones Says He Is Not Retiring From Dallas Cowboys Role

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stated on Wednesday that he has no plans to step down from his position, citing a recent conversation with former President Bill Clinton. Jones, who turned 84 on Tuesday, told Fox News' "Fox & Friends" that he and Clinton discussed retirement over the past two days. Jones denied the rumor by referencing a Toby Keith song, telling the host that the two men refused to accept the idea of his departure.

Jones has served as the Cowboys' owner, president, and general manager since purchasing the team in February 1989. During his tenure, the franchise has won three Super Bowls. In an interview segment, Jones gave host Steve Doocy a tour of his Texas mansion on Wednesday morning. The tour included a display of his three Super Bowl trophies and three championship rings. His library also featured photographs with President Donald Trump and former President George W. Bush.

Despite his longevity in the role, Jones acknowledged challenges with the current defensive unit. He noted that the team has undergone significant changes in personnel, coaching staff, and schemes, a level of turnover he said had not occurred since he bought the franchise. "That first year we won one game," Jones said regarding the transition period. "We're evolving, but it's probably a little more time needed than I had anticipate when we made these changes this year."

The Cowboys allowed 30.1 points per game last season, the highest total in the NFL. To address this, the team acquired defensive tackle Quinnen Williams at the trade deadline last year and later traded for edge rusher Rashan Gary and linebacker Dee Winters. Jones also restructured the secondary by drafting safety Caleb Downs in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Additionally, he signed safety Jalen Thompson to a three-year contract worth $33 million and cornerback Cobie Durant to a one-year deal valued at $5.5 million. The front office also replaced defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus with 34-year-old Christian Parker.

Currently, the Cowboys rank 27th in the NFL in scoring defense, allowing 27.2 points per game this season. The team is 2-3 on the year while ranking seventh in scoring offense, averaging 27.6 points per game. Jones indicated that while he expects improvement, the process is taking longer than initially projected. The Cowboys will play the Green Bay Packers, who are 3-2, on Sunday night at 8:20 p.m. ET.