{
  "id": 4005288,
  "title": "Jerry Jones reveals shocking truth about who will run the Cowboys next",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/jerry-jones-reveals-shocking-truth-about-who-will-run-the-cowboys-next",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T18:09:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jerry-jones-reveals-shocking-truth-180923330.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, 83, has been at the helm of the team for 37 years, guiding the franchise to three Super Bowl victories. Despite the team's recent lack of success, Jones has been instrumental in managing the team's public image, elevating the Cowboys to the most valuable franchise in the NFL. Recently, speculation has arisen about who will take over as the team's leader once Jones steps down. In an interview with The Athletic’s Zak Keefer, both Stephen and Jerry discussed the matter. Stephen, the team's Vice President, has been closely involved in business, personal, and team operations alongside his father. However, when asked about his plans for the future, Stephen consistently avoided the question, expressing that the thought of running the team without his father brings him to tears. Jerry, however, admitted that he has not developed a formal succession plan and is gradually passing the baton to his eldest son. He emphasized that all three Jones family members own equal shares in the team and will collectively manage the organization post-Jerry's retirement. Nonetheless, Stephen's input will hold the most significance in the decision-making process.",
  "summary": "The Dallas Cowboys have been under Jerry Jones’s ownership for 37 years. Jones has taken pride in the Cowboys franchise, which has won three Super Bowls under his reign. Although ‘America’s Team’ hasn’t won in 30-plus years, Jones has been at the forefront of managing the team’s publicity, turning it into the most valuable franchise…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jerry Jones, 83, has led Cowboys for 37 years",
    "Stephen, Vice President, involved in business operations",
    "Jerry plans to pass leadership to eldest son Stephen"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}