Jerry Jones ’ uncharacteristic postgame silence following the Dallas Cowboys ’ 30-27 loss to the Carolina Panthers on October 12, 2025, has sent a clear signal across the league: the owner and general manager is extremely disappointed.
Veteran Cowboys beat writer Clarence Hill Jr. captured the moment with a brief but telling post. “Jerry Jones is not talking today after the game.”
For someone known to speak candidly after nearly every game, Jones’ quiet was striking, a sign of mounting frustration with the team’s 2-3-1 start and ongoing defensive breakdowns. And why wouldn’t he be?
The Cowboys’ defense has been under fire for weeks, and Sunday’s collapse only intensified the scrutiny. Defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, hired midseason in 2024, is facing mounting pressure after t