The news of the Comstock investment comes amid fan frustrations with the Cowboys’ performance and ahead of the NFL trade deadline. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Jones reportedly suggested his focus was on his lucrative natural gas investment rather than addressing the team’s struggling defense.

Fans are frustrated by Jones’s apparent lack of concern for the team’s struggles, especially on defense. His comments before the NFL trade deadline added fuel to the fire, leaving supporters worried the team will miss opportunities to make meaningful improvements.

Many fans believe the front office should spend less time on distractions and more time addressing the issues that are holding the team back. They view comments like Jones’ as evidence that winning may no longer be the top priority in Dallas.

Jones first invested in Comstock Resources in 2018 and has steadily increased his stake over the years. He now owns about 71 percent of the company and is focused on deep natural gas drilling. He believes the venture could eventually bring in around $100 billion in value.

Jerry Jones Chooses Gas Money Over Fixing the Dallas Cowboys Defense

Jones just gave Cowboys fans another reason to roll their eyes. While his team struggles to stop anyone on defense, the billionaire owner is busy bragging about gas money.

“There’s $100 billion present value with gas out there,” Jones told Morenne by phone. “That’s why I’m talking to you on the telephone rather than trying to fix our defense with the Dallas Cowboys.”