Denzel Washington isn’t holding back when it comes to his beloved Dallas Cowboys — and team owner Jerry Jones is in his crosshairs.
The two-time Academy Award winner appeared on ESPN’s First Take alongside director Spike Lee to promote their new film Highest 2 Lowest, but the conversation quickly shifted to football. A lifelong Cowboys fan, Washington made it clear his loyalty hasn’t wavered — but his patience is running thin. The Cowboys are currently locked in a tense contract standoff with defensive star Micah Parsons, who has hinted at wanting a trade after negotiations stalled. Jones’ public comments have only added fuel to the fire. The drama comes on the heels of a disappointing 2024 season in which Dallas missed the playoffs entirely. Denzel delivered a reminder to Jones about the franchise’s long championship drought. Despite his criticism, Washington insisted his comments come from a place of love.