Jerry Jones

“You get someone that’s been there and done that,”

Jerry Jones · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

Jones praises the experience veteran pass rusher Von Miller brings to Dallas after the team agreed to terms with him.

“He trains with our consulting trainer, and boy, [Jordan] had been telling us for all this past year, ‘Boy if we could get [Miller].’ He knew first-hand because he works with him all the time and knew that he could help us. And of course, that trainer is working with all of our guys. We feel real good.”

Jerry Jones · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

Jones explains how Cowboys pass rush consultant B.T. Jordan, Miller's personal pass rush coach, had recommended signing Miller.

“Yes, if we had an opportunity, I would be [open to a trade],”

Jerry Jones · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

Jones says signing Miller doesn't rule out a further trade for a defensive player.

“I’m even more excited today than I was when we started camp that our team is going to be one that if we can have some things go right for us, avoid some injury, we could really be something that we all want to be, and that’s a team that’s competing for the big game,”

Jerry Jones · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

Jones expresses excitement that the Cowboys could compete for a Super Bowl this season.

“Bottom line is, the answer is yes. If we saw something that would help us anyplace, we’d do it.”

Jerry Jones · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

Jones reiterates he would make a move if it would help the team.

“We’ve really been communicating with him for a lot of weeks here. [Jordan] couldn’t say enough good things about what kind of shape he’s in, how much quickness he has, how he thought he could really help us.”

Jerry Jones · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

Jones says the Cowboys had been in contact with Miller for weeks and that Jordan raved about his conditioning.

“It’s as much about what I think of where we are, which I’m more positive than when we started camp, seriously, about what our chances are. And so I think if we saw an opportunity to take a little of the future and put it on this team, I’d do it if it would help us.”

Jerry Jones · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

Jones says he is more positive about the team's chances than when camp started and would trade future assets to help this team.

“I’ve never seen anybody get their feelings hurt enough that money couldn’t cure.”

Jerry Jones · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-24

Jerry Jones reflected on how financial compensation resolves hurt feelings during contract disputes.

“I really have added it up, and you don’t need philosophy here but … When I look back on my life, I overpaid for my big successes every time. And when I tried to get a bargain, get it a little cheaper or get a better deal on it, I ended up usually either getting it and not happy I got it. Or missing it.”

Jerry Jones · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-24

Jerry Jones reflected on his career philosophy regarding overpaying for successes versus seeking bargains.

“He was hurt six games last year. Seriously, I remember signing a player for the highest-paid [salary] at the position in the league, and he got knocked out two-thirds of the year — Dak Prescott. So there’s a lot of things you can think about, just as the player does when you’re thinking about committing to and guaranteeing money.”

Jerry Jones · said 2025-07-21 · reported 2025-07-24

Jerry Jones referenced past player injuries when discussing contract negotiations.

“Just because we sign him doesn’t mean we’re going to have him,”

Jerry Jones · said 2025-07-21 · reported 2025-07-24

Jerry Jones expressed caution regarding contract commitments while discussing Micah Parsons.