Cowboys Director of Player Personnel, Stephen Jones, Reportedly Unfamiliar with Major NFL Player Offered in Trade
Cowboys beat reporter Jon Machota of The Athletic disclosed a surprising incident involving Stephen Jones, the team’s Director of Player Personnel and grandson of owner Jerry Jones. According to Machota, during a trade offer from the Detroit Lions involving a notable player, Jones had no idea who the player was. Despite the player’s apparent status as a Pro-Bowler, Jones reportedly did not make an effort to learn about the player or consider the trade, highlighting potential dysfunction within the Cowboys’ decision-making process. The incident raises questions about the level of nepotism within the Cowboys’ management structure and the challenges of having key personnel handling multiple roles within the franchise.