"[The gesture] was inadvertent on my part because that was right after we made our last touchdown and we were all excited about it. There wasn't any antagonistic issue or anything like that. I just up the wrong show on the hand. That was inadvertently done. I'm not kidding. If you want to call it accidental, you can call it accidental."
"The NFL has not responded as to whether Jones could face punishment from the league. Last year, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was fined $300,000 for "unacceptable behavior," after he was caught on video throwing a drink in the direction of Jacksonville Jaguars fans. In 2009, late Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams was fined $250,000 for conduct detrimental to the league after making an obscene gesture while celebrating a win against the Buffalo Bills."
Jerry Jones acknowledged making an "unfortunate" gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium and described the action as inadvertent, saying he meant to signal a thumbs-up to celebrating Cowboys supporters. He said the gesture occurred immediately after a Cowboys touchdown amid a swarm of team fans and that there was no antagonistic intent. Jones added the motion was straightened quickly after he noticed it. The NFL has not yet indicated whether any discipline will follow. The report cites past owner penalties, including fines for David Tepper and Bud Adams for misconduct.
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