The NFL decided to impose a severe and significant fine on Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, for a controversial gesture he made during the Week 5 game against the New York Jets, in which America’s Team won 37-22 to reach a 2-2-1 record.

The NFL has shown no leniency toward violent actions and unsportsmanlike conduct. Each week, the league publishes fines issued to players for those reasons, but this time a special protocol was activated to punish Jones for an unusual situation.

The incident unfolded after Dak Prescott’s fourth touchdown pass extended the lead to 37-14, highlighting the Cowboys’ dominance over the Jets, who are in a difficult stretch with an 0-5 record. Any gesture at that moment only added more tension to the atmosphere.

The NFL’s fine on Jones

Jones was f

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