Jerry Jones Comments on NFL Team Potentially Relocating to Las Vegas

May 11, 2016   ·   Joe Pantorno   ·   Jump to comments

The possibility of the NFL coming to Las Vegas seems like it's been growing more likely as the offseason has progressed, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is a fan of the idea.   
According to a Wednesday report by Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Jones is "in favor" of a team in Las Vegas, as he said "the entertainment aspect outweighs gambling concerns."
While the idea of the NFL heading to Sin City has gained some serious momentum this past year, three years ago, relocation to Nevada seemed far-fetched. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told Allan Snellas of the Las Vegas Review-Journal in 2013 that the league wouldn't stage any events at the city's proposed "$800 million to $900 million" domed stadium because of gambling. 
But league Commissioner Roger Goodell told The Rich Eisen Show in February (via John Breech of CBSSports.com) that "ultimately, it's the ownership's decision." 
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