Jerry Jones, the larger-than-life owner of the Dallas Cowboys, is going to be part of a new series on Netflix. The Dallas Cowboys hold a special place in the hearts of football fans as “America’s Team.” And Jones’ tenure as the owner, president, and GM of the Dallas team has been nothing short of transformative.

The franchise won three NFL titles in the 1990s under Jerry Jones’ mentorship. These wins solidified them as one of the most successful franchises in the NFL history. The upcoming Netflix series, produced in collaboration with Skydance Sports and NFL Films, will delve into the owner’s journey on how he transformed the franchise from a mere team to a national sports icon. 

Jerry Jones’s Netflix debut

The upcoming documentary will be a part of Netflix’s collaboration with the Cowboys and is going to be an extension of the already announced “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders” series. Poised to capture the essence of the team through the lens of those who shaped its legacy, the series will offer viewers access to never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews with key figures in the Cowboys’ storied history. Viewers will experience the journey of prominent Cowboys’ entities, from Jones himself to legendary players like Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith, and Deion Sanders, along with iconic coaches such as Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer.

Moreover, the series will feature insights from prominent personalities beyond the realm of football, including former President George W. Bush and Nike founder Phil Knight. 

Jesse Sisgold, president and COO of Skydance, stated, “Jerry Jones is an incomparable figure. With the Dallas Cowboys, he has built the world’s most valuable sports franchise and has undeniably transformed both modern football and the sports business at-large. It is an honor to commemorate his journey and that of his dynasty by partnering with the Jones family, the Dallas Cowboys organization, and NFL Films to bring this uniquely American story to life.”

The series is one of many documentaries by Netflix related to the NFL. However, the streaming giant has not limited itself to football, and has been exploring multiple sports and sports-entities for their viewers.

Netflix’s upcoming diverse sports documentaries

One of many sports documentaries on Netflix is the two-parter series, “Simone Biles: Rising” which will explore the world of the famous gymnast, Simone Biles. First four episodes will feature Biles’ mental health struggles during the Tokyo Olympics. The first part of the series will probably be out before the Olympics start on July 26. While the second part will feature her time with the U.S. gymnastics team in Paris and will be released after the Olympics.

Netflix shared the news on their official Instagram account, captioning, “We’ll follow Simone Biles as she prepares for her highly-anticipated Olympics return, follow teams competing for Olympic glory in men’s basketball, and find out how much hard work it takes to be one of the fastest humans in the world.”

“Sprint” is another such documentary by Netflix and focuses on 100-meter runners like Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson, primarily focusing on their preparations for 2023 world championships. This series will feature track-and-field athletes from the US, Jamaica, the UK, Ivory Coast, Kenya and Italy. The documentary will be released in July, with a second season planned for the Olympics.

These diverse sports documentaries showcase the platform’s commitment to providing compelling content from various sporting realms, captivating audiences worldwide with the thrilling journeys of athletes and teams.