Jerry Jones is really country. On Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys owner was asked about Panthers rookie Xavier Leggett telling the world he loves eating raccoons, and Jones went one step further by saying he loves squirrel brains. He told an anecdote.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones @1053thefan After Panthers WR Xavier Leggett recently mentioned raccoon and was asked if he had ever eaten raccoon, he replied, “I've eaten a lot of raccoon. The answer is yes. … It's not unusual at all. One of my favorites is the squirrel.
— John Machota (@jonmachota) December 17, 2024
“One of my favorites is the squirrels. They're amazing. Everyone had their own favorite creations. …My mom and I even wanted squirrel brains. Delicious. Seriously.”
I don't know why this makes me seem like a billionaire, but here I am. The CDC and NIH do not recommend eating squirrel brains in any form. Not only can they carry a variety of parasites, even when cooked; However, it is directly associated with human transmission of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease..
Jones' fond memories of squirrels came after Leggett appeared on a podcast to explain her love for raccoon meat, adding that the last time she ate raccoon was on Thanksgiving.
The NFL is becoming more and more of a country, and I'm here for it.
