Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reacts to fan yelling ’embarrassing’ at Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has defended a fan who yelled “embarrassing” at quarterback Dak Prescott after the team’s disappointing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Speaking on 105.3 The Fan, Jones said he had no problem with the confrontation involving the NFL fan following Dallas’ 24-16 defeat at AT&T Stadium last Thursday. “It doesn’t impact me at all,” Jones said. “The driver in question was not an employee. Fans can express themselves, and should express themselves.” MORE: Ex-NFLer highlights football world’s bias against Cowboys’ Dak Prescott The incident went viral after Prescott encountered the man while walking through the stadium tunnel. The individual was initially believed to be a stadium employee but was later identified as a transportation driver working for a third-party car service. Speaking of which, Jones said, “Whether he was our employee or not, he was a fan, it sounds like. So, I’m for our fans expressing themselves.” During the incident, Prescott had turned toward the man after hearing the remark and challenged him to repeat it. He also gestured toward security during the exchange. Jerry Jones backs fan criticism amid Cowboys’ struggles The confrontation followed another frustrating performance for Dallas, which fell to 2-3 after losing to a Buccaneers team that entered the game winless. Prescott later explained that the criticism itself was not the main issue. He objected to the man appearing to retreat after making the remark. “Feel free to speak your mind — just speak it,” Prescott said. “If you’re saying it to me, then say it to me. Don’t go back on it.” The driver subsequently claimed in a TikTok video that he had been fired. He accepted responsibility for the comment but questioned why Prescott had not shown similar emotion during the game. MORE: Dak Prescott has heated moment with heckling valet driver after ’embarrassing’ loss Jones’ response reflects his view that paying fans have the right to express frustration. However, the incident also highlights the pressure surrounding Prescott as Dallas struggles to find consistency. The Cowboys quarterback has produced strong individual numbers this season, but the team’s results remain disappointing. Jones has also acknowledged his frustration with the team’s performance, saying, “ I’m obviously disappointed in our results so far.” So, Dallas must address its defensive problems and improve its execution if it hopes to change the direction of their season. — Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter  —