Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will not appeal the $250,000 fine the NFL levied against him for giving fans the middle finger during last week's win over the New York Jets , according to NFL Media . Jones was caught on video making the gesture from his luxury box at MetLife Stadium, and after the fact he said it was a mishap as he intended to give Cowboys fans a thumbs up but used the wrong finger.

NFL fine money is directed to charity, and Jones is reportedly content with his $250,000 payment going to a good cause.

Jones made the gesture after the Cowboys scored a touchdown late in the 37-22 win.

"That was unfortunate," Jones said this week. "That was an exchange with our fans out in front of us. There was a swarm of Cowboy fans out in front -- not Jet fans, Cowboy fans --

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