August 6, 1997

STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER PAUL TAGLIABUE:

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke with me earlier today and advised me of the $75,000 fine he was imposing on Coach Barry Switzer in connection with Monday’s airport gun incident. The Cowboys’ fine sends a clear message that this type of gun-related misconduct, whether intentional or mistaken, will not be tolerated by the Cowboys and violates the League’s weapons policy. In that light, I told Jerry that we presently plan to take no further disciplinary action.