Jerry Jones reveals hope for what his legacy will be

by: Steve Samra 5 minutes ago SamraSource

Jerry Jones has been all over the news over the past couple of weeks. From the Micah Parsons saga to the Netflix documentary about his Cowboys, there’s plenty to talk about in Dallas, coinciding with the beginning of the 2025 NFL season.

At 82-years-old, the Cowboys team owner was reflective during an appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday. Asked about his legacy, Jones took it off the football field, revealing what’s more important to him than anything.

“I hope right there at that top they say he was a good daddy,” Jones responded. That’s what comes to mind for the Dallas franchise owner regarding what his legacy will be.

It’s certainly a sweet, sentimental answer from Jones, but Cowboys fans won’t want to hear it right now. They’re divided after the Parsons move, wondering if the team will be proven right for trading away their star defensive player, or if the former first-rounder will haunt them for years to come.

Later in his interview on ABC, Jones took the time to explain what went into the deal, and how it became about weighing the value of one player with multiple other players. Both the picks back in the trade and what else the team can afford without having him on the roster convinced the team owner, it seems.

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