Jerry Jones flies Cowboys linebacker home for son's birth after game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones flew linebacker Shemar James home after the team's 34-30 win over the Houston Texans on October 4, 2026. James learned at halftime that his wife, Erica Lewis, was in labor. Jones arranged for an Uber to ensure James arrived at the hospital in time for the birth of their son, Shemar James Jr. James expressed gratitude to the Jones family for their support during this personal moment and highlighted the importance of their care beyond football.
- •Shemar James played 26 snaps, recording one tackle before leaving the game.
- •James received the news of his wife's labor at halftime.
- •An Uber was arranged for James at the airport to reach the hospital.
- •The couple's son was born healthy, weighing 6 lbs., 10 oz.
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones Flies Cowboys Linebacker Home on His Private Jet for Birth of Son
"“It was cool to see that they care more about just football. They care about our personal lives,” Shemar James said of the Jones family after the flight
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