Troy Aikman blames Jerry Jones for Cowboys' Super Bowl drought
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Troy Aikman, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, discussed the team's 30-year Super Bowl drought in an interview. He assigned significant blame to team owner and general manager Jerry Jones, stating that accountability starts at the top. Aikman expressed disbelief at the lengthy absence of a championship and emphasized the need for changes as the Cowboys have not seen success in the postseason despite a long tenure under Jones. The comments add to the ongoing conversation about management accountability in the Cowboys' organization amid their struggles.
- •Aikman last led the Cowboys to a Super Bowl title 30 years ago.
- •He criticized Jerry Jones' lack of accountability.
- •Aikman suggests management changes are needed for future success.
- •The Cowboys have not won a Super Bowl since Aikman’s era.
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Troy Aikman admitted that Jerry Jones deserves blame for Cowboys' Super Bowl drought
"Troy Aikman still can't believe that he was the last Cowboys QB to win a Super Bowl.
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