Jerry Jones Give 4 Words Reply While Defending Cowboys’ Decision Not to Sign Derrick Henry

The Dallas Cowboys' decision to pass on Derrick Henry during free agency has come under scrutiny following the running back's dominant performance against them in their Week 3 matchup. Henry, who now plays for the Baltimore Ravens, rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns, helping his team to a 28-25 victory.
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The Dallas Cowboys recently found themselves questioning their off-season choices after Derrick Henry's stellar performance against them.Henry's recent standout performance reignited conversations about why the Cowboys didn’t go for the Dallas native in free agency. While Henry had shown interest in playing for the Cowboys, particularly given his residence in the city, the opportunity never materialized. Instead, the Ravens signed Henry to a two-year, $16 million deal. The Cowboys, meanwhile, have struggled with a lackluster backfield led by Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott, averaging just 3.6 yards per carry as a team.
When questioned after the game, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones responded by stating that signing Henry had never been financially feasible for the team. Jones explained, “We couldn’t afford it." "We can’t make that all fit. That’s as simple as that.” However, this claim raised eyebrows, as many have pointed out that Dallas made several expensive contract decisions during the offseason, making it hard to believe that $8 million couldn’t have been allocated to secure Henry’s services.

Henry’s stats only added salt to the Cowboys’ wounds. Through just three games, he has amassed 280 yards and four touchdowns on 56 carries, averaging over five yards per attempt. Dallas, on the other hand, has seen its ground game fall flat, lacking the spark that Henry could have provided.
Before the game, Henry revealed to NFL Media’s Jane Slater that he had a personal cheering section of about 20 friends and family members in the stands. This group, along with the rest of the stadium, watched as Henry’s third-quarter 26-yard touchdown run put Baltimore ahead 28-6. It was Henry’s first 100-yard game of the season, and he couldn’t have chosen a better venue to remind Dallas of the talent they let slip away.
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