Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Shares Retirement Plans With Former President

Jerry Jones said he told President Bill Clinton that he will not retire, quoting Toby Keith as the Dallas Cowboys owner celebrated his 84th birthday on Tuesday.

Steve Doocy tours the home of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones welcomes Steve Doocy to his Dallas home for an exclusive tour. Jones displays his three Super Bowl trophies and reflects on his nearly four decades at the helm of the legendary NFL franchise.

Just ask President Bill Clinton: Jerry Jones isn't retiring anytime soon.

The owner, president and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys celebrated his 84th birthday on Tuesday and said he has spoken with the 42nd president of the United States about retirement.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks on before a game against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Kevin George/Imagn Images)

Jones installed himself as general manager after purchasing the team in February 1989, and the Cowboys have won three Super Bowls during his tenure. Jones, who visited Steve Doocy at his Texas mansion on Wednesday morning, displayed his three Super Bowl trophies along with his three championship rings.

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While the defense has undergone significant changes, Jones expected better results.

"Well, let's put it this way, we changed everything on the defensive line. We had more changes until I literally bought (the team). We changed the staff dramatically, we changed the coaching staff completely, we changed the schemes around it. That first year we won one. We're evolving, but probably a little bit more than I would have anticipated," Jones said. We made the changes this year.

Last season, the Cowboys gave up the most points per game in the NFL at 30.1. Last year, they acquired defensive tackle Quinn Williams at the trade deadline, edge rusher Rashaan Gray and tight end Dee Winters in separate trades.

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Jones rebuilt the secondary by drafting safety Caleb Downs in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft and also signed safety Jalen Thompson to a three-year, $33 million contract and Cobie Durant to a one-year, $5.5 million deal.

He fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and hired 34-year-old Christian Parker to replace him. Despite the major changes, the Cowboys ranked 27th in the NFL in scoring defense, allowing 27.2 points per game.

Despite ranking seventh in the NFL in scoring, the Cowboys are 2-3 and averaging 27.6 points per game this season.

Jones' Cowboys look to get back to .500 when they play the Green Bay Packers (3-2) on Sunday night at 8:20 p.m. ET.

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