by: Griffin McVeigh • 07/21/25 • griffin_mcveigh
From the moment Jerry Jones bought the Dallas Cowboys, he has also served as the team’s general manager. Others inside the organization are heavily involved in making GM-like decisions, such as Executive Vice President Stephen Jones. However, the title has always remained with the Cowboys’ owner.
Heading into his 36th year, Jones was asked straight up if he has ever considered giving up the general manager role. While the answer is yes, the thoughts apparently did not last too long.
“Yes, momentary,” Jones said via Jon Machota of The Athletic. “Small fractions of seconds.”
Throughout his time with Dallas, Jones has been quite open about the process of buying and ultimately turning the Cowboys into a household name. Especially recently, as the on-field product struggles. This January will soon mark the 30-year anniversary of the franchise’s last Super Bowl.
However, the experience Jones possesses is exactly why he wants to remain the general manager. He believes nobody knows the Dallas Cowboys better than him. All the time and effort put into running the organization gives him the right to remain GM.