NFL Nixes Dallas Cowboys’ Decal Honoring Slain Cops

The Cowboys paid tribute to the officers killed in the July downtown shootings with “Arm in Arm” stickers on the back of their helmets when training camp opened July 30.

The Cowboys won’t be able to wear the decal on their helmets for any preseason or regular season games this season, according to the league ruling. After all, it’s not like a Black Lives Matter sticker would have even made it this far (Cowboys VP Stephen Jones signed off on the stickers, but said he would respect the NFL’s refusal). For now, the Cowboys have opted to not bring in a veteran to replace initial backup QB Kellen Moore who was injured in training camp.

When training camp opened in Oxnard, Calif., earlier this offseason, the Cowboys unveiled “Arm in Arm” helmet decals, created to pay tribute to the men who lost their lives during the downtown Dallas shooting in July, while also symbolically representing the Cowboys support of the community.

The team planned to wear the decals in its preseason games, but the league notified the Cowboys of its decision Wednesday.

Dallas police said it appreciated the support shown by the team.

The NFL’s uniform regulations are notoriously strict, with players often receiving fines for wearing the wrong colored cleats or undershirts.

However, the Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation was not pleased with the NFL’s decision, according to TMZ Sports.

“The NFL had an opportunity to be leaders and advocates for change in law enforcement”, Pennie said. Jones said. “There are tons of things out there that need to be recognized”.

Fans have also expressed their disappointment by taking to Twitter to share their feelings over the team’s denied request.

Tomorrow, the Dallas Cowboys play their first football game since January 3rd, when they travel to Los Angeles to play the newly relocated Rams. Jones said allowing the stickers during the season opens a “Pandora’s Box” for nearly anything.

The team apparently will continue to wear the decals during its practices.