Cowboys great Michael Irvin blasts Dallas coaching after overtime loss
The gist
Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin said of the Cowboys, "My dead mom can coach them better."
His criticism puts him at odds with owner Jerry Jones.
How it unfolded
- Nov 1, 2026The Cowboys lost 33-30 in overtime to the Arizona Cardinals at home in Arlington, Texas, falling to 3-5. Irvin watched at a home with Willie McGinest Jr. and LeVeon Bell and posted a video captioned "Being a Cowboys fan is NOT for the weak."
- Nov 2, 2026On ESPN's First Take, Irvin said of the Cowboys: "They are the worst. My dead mom can coach them better."
- Nov 4, 2026Reporting said Jerry Jones has "distanced himself" from Irvin, with Irvin's criticism of the coaching exposing disagreement with Jones and complicating a potential return to the Cowboys.
Key terms
- Hall of Fame
- An institution that honors exceptional figures in a sport, here professional American football, with inductees including players, coaches and owners.
- Super Bowls
- The annual championship game of the National Football League, determining the league's season winner.
- overtime
- An extra period played to break a tie when scores are equal after regulation time.
Source: Wikipedia