Ed Werder defends his record of criticizing Cowboys ownership

The veteran reporter responded to a social media critic.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 43m1 min read

I’ve covered Jerry since he bought the Cowboys. I’ve criticized him for interfering as much as anyone has. Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: Reporter Ed Werder publicly defended his history of covering the Dallas Cowboys. He stated he has been as critical of the team's ownership for interfering with operations as anyone.

Why it matters: The comments address the persistent public discourse regarding the management structure of the Dallas Cowboys. The franchise holds a 3-3 record this season and recently acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. via trade.

What to watch: The Cowboys are scheduled to play the Houston Texans.

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@WerderEdNFL 2026-10-04T16:47:04.571047+00:00

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