NFL denies Cowboys' request to wear helmet decal honoring Dallas police
Despite their best efforts, the Cowboys' helmets will not feature a decal supporting Dallas police officers this season.
According to Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News, the NFL denied the team's request for permission to include a decal reading "Arm In Arm" on their lids for the upcoming season. That decal, which the team has been wearing on its helmets during training camp, is in support of Dallas Police and the officers killed in July's sniper attack.
After hearing back from the league on Wednesday, Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones gave the following statement, as reported by George.
"Everyone has to be uniform with the league and the other 31 teams. We respect their decision," said Jones."There are so many wonderful, wonderful causes, the league has to be careful. If you allow one, then what do you do about every team that has a great reason to have something on their helmets?"
The NFL has unapologetically enforced it's strict uniform policies for years. Just last season the league denied the request of Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams to wear pink gear all season in honor of his mother, who passed away from breast cancer. Williams was also fined for having the message "Find the cure” printed on his eye black during a game.
The Cowboys' "Arm In Arm" decal promotes unity between members of the Dallas community and its police officers. On the opening day of camp, the team -- joined by the Dallas police chief, the city's mayor, and family members of the slain police officers -- walked onto the practice field with their arms intertwined and unveiled the decal in a ceremony honoring the officers lost.
-
Stephen Jones: Cowboys holding 'money back' to save for star player extensions
2024 NFL Draft prospect rankings: Top 100 led by Caleb Williams
NFL mock draft: Nick Wright has Bears pair Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr.
-
2024 NFL Draft QB rankings: Caleb Williams leads top 10 prospects
2024 NFL free agency tracker: Signings, updates, best players available
What might Dak Prescott's next contract look like — and will it come with Cowboys?
-
2024 NFL Draft Schedule: How to watch, date, TV channel
2024 NFL playoff bracket: Schedule, picture, Super Bowl result
2024 NFL Draft RB rankings: No clear stars, but deep top 10 prospects
-
Stephen Jones: Cowboys holding 'money back' to save for star player extensions
2024 NFL Draft prospect rankings: Top 100 led by Caleb Williams
NFL mock draft: Nick Wright has Bears pair Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr.
-
2024 NFL Draft QB rankings: Caleb Williams leads top 10 prospects
2024 NFL free agency tracker: Signings, updates, best players available
What might Dak Prescott's next contract look like — and will it come with Cowboys?
-
2024 NFL Draft Schedule: How to watch, date, TV channel
2024 NFL playoff bracket: Schedule, picture, Super Bowl result
2024 NFL Draft RB rankings: No clear stars, but deep top 10 prospects