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KYDC ’92: Jerry and Stephen Jones Take on More Personnel Responsibilities

Related Topics: Jerry Jones, Bob Ackles

This post is part of the 1992 Season in Review series, marking the 25th anniversary of the Cowboys’ Super Bowl championship season.

Jerry Jones, right, added to his personnel responsibilities in 1992 after firing Bob Ackles and making other moves in the scouting department.

Ever wonder why Stephen Jones is so involved with player contracts?

Well, I didn’t, but I know now.

After the Cowboys fired Bob Ackles, the person who assumed the main responsibility for handling player contracts was Jerry Jones’s son. At the time, Stephen was 27 years old.