Jerry Jones ‘open’ to co-owning Cowboys with Mark Cuban: ‘All the respect in the world for him’
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones indicated receptiveness to Mark Cuban acquiring an ownership stake in the franchise through his private equity vehicle. In an interview with The Dallas Morning News, Jones expressed respect for Cuban and stated willingness to explore a co-ownership arrangement, which would represent a departure from his sole control of the multibillion-pound enterprise. Cuban's involvement would draw on his track record of sports ownership and business investment experience.
The proposal would pair Jones's long-standing operational leadership of America's Team with Cuban's capital and strategic input. Any such arrangement would require approval from the NFL and other institutional stakeholders. The statement suggests preliminary conversations between the two prominent Dallas business figures may have occurred, though specific terms or timelines remain unclear.
- Jerry Jones signalled openness to Mark Cuban joining as co-owner of the Dallas Cowboys via Cuban's private equity firm Harbinger
- Cuban would bring capital and business expertise gained from his previous ownership of the Dallas Mavericks
- Potential partnership reflects Jones's confidence in Cuban's abilities and shared Dallas sports connections