Jerry Jones admitted Tuesday that he flipped the middle finger during Sunday’s Jets-Cowboys game at MetLife Stadium.<\/p>\n
Soon after that, news broke that the gesture will cost the Dallas Cowboys owner a hefty fine. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter<\/a>, the NFL is fining Jones $250,000 for what Jones claimed was an “accidental” middle finger. Jones will appeal the fine, according to NFL Network<\/a>.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The incident took place during the Cowboys’ 37-22 win over the Jets<\/a> on Sunday in New York’s home stadium. Jones was there and shared the not-so-cordial moment with someone from his luxury box.<\/p>\n [<\/strong>Yahoo Sports TV is here! Watch live shows and highlights 24\/7<\/strong><\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n Video emerged of the incident after the game. Jones shared a wave with fans from his box as the Cowboys prepared to kick an extra point to extend their double-figure lead in the second half.<\/p>\n He also shared a middle finger.<\/p>\n Jones did so with a smile on his face and a followed it up with a finger point, clearly pleased with the events of the afternoon. Former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant gleefully shared the video on his social media.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Jerry Jones claims he meant to give a thumbs up<\/p>\n On Tuesday, Jones was asked about the interaction and admitted that he did give the middle finger. But he claims that it was not intentional.<\/p>\n\n