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Jerry Jones Echoes Sheila Ford Hamp’s Stance, Officially Bans Fan Group Permanently from Cowboys Games After Racist Behavior Targeted at Lions’ Alex Anzalone

Arlington, Texas – One day after Detroit Lions President Sheila Ford Hamp publicly condemned the racist behavior targeted at linebacker Alex Anzalone, the Dallas Cowboys took the strongest possible step. Owner Jerry Jones announced the team will permanently ban the involved fan group from all games at AT&T Stadium. The decision immediately reverberated across the NFL, demonstrating a zero-tolerance stance against discrimination in sports.

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Jones said he wasn’t just following the spirit of collaboration with the Lions, but also wanted to send a clear message that the Cowboys put respect first. The images and words of discrimination that spread online created a wave of outrage, forcing leadership to take decisive action. Not just the media, but many Cowboys players and former players also supported this unprecedented decision.

In the press conference, Jerry Jones appeared with a rare stern look. He acknowledged the incident made the entire team feel betrayed by a small segment of what is considered the most passionate and loyal fan community in the NFL. That was when he delivered the message that will be remembered for years: “The Cowboys never stand side by side with hatred or insults. If anyone can’t respect people, they don’t deserve to stand in our stadium.”

The decision received strong support from the Lions, especially after Anzalone shared that the discriminatory nickname had touched the cultural values of his family. Sheila Ford Hamp is seen as the one who started the hardline stance, but it was the Cowboys—the home team of the incident—who put the final period with the highest punishment for fans.

Even as the NFL continues its investigation, one thing has become clear: America’s biggest league no longer tolerates behaviors that cross the line of civility. With Jerry Jones’ decision, the Cowboys turned a shameful moment into a big lesson for the entire fan community. Respect is not just a Lions value—it’s an NFL value.

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