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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 blames Jerry Jones for Cowboys' Super Bowl drought

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

Latest Updates

2:58 AMYahoo Sports — “Just Unacceptable”: Troy Aikman Slams Jerry Jones Over Cowboys’ Failure to End Super Bowl Drought
9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Troy Aikman admitted that Jerry Jones deserves blame for Cowboys' Super Bowl drought

What they're saying

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Former quarterback Troy Aikman was part of the golden era of the Dallas Cowboys when he won the Super Bowl three times. So, it’s hard for him to accept the fact that Jerry Jones’ camp has not lifted the Lombardi since 1996, leading to a 30-year drought.
— Yahoo Sports