Dallas Cowboys Petition NFL to Replace Bad Bunny at 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show, Jerry Jones Threatens Player Strike

In a move that has stunned both the sports and entertainment worlds, the Dallas Cowboys have reportedly filed a formal petition urging the NFL to remove global music superstar Bad Bunny from the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show lineup.

According to league insiders, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is said to be leading the charge, going so far as to warn of a potential player strike if the league refuses to reconsider.

The controversy erupted after the NFL confirmed Bad Bunny as the headliner for the Las Vegas–hosted Super Bowl in February 2026. While fans across the world celebrated the choice, citing the Puerto Rican artist’s record-breaking tours and Grammy-winning hits, not everyone in the NFL community was thrilled.

Jones reportedly believes that the halftime stage — which has hosted legendary acts from Michael Jackson to Beyoncé — should feature an artist who “reflects the game’s tradition and broad fan base,” rather than what he described in closed meetings as “a risky cultural gamble.” Sources claim his remarks have divided team owners, with some privately supporting his stance while others fear the fallout of challenging one of music’s most popular stars.

Adding to the drama, Cowboys players have been unusually quiet, though whispers in the locker room suggest that some veterans side with their owner, while younger stars are more open to Bad Bunny’s headline act. “This is more than just music,” one anonymous player told reporters. “It’s about the image of the league.”

The NFL has yet to issue an official response, but league executives are said to be “closely monitoring” the Cowboys’ threats. A player strike tied to a halftime show would be unprecedented in league history, sparking debates about the power dynamics between ownership, athletes, and entertainment partners.

Fans, meanwhile, are split down the middle. Social media exploded within minutes of the story breaking, with hashtags like #LetBadBunnySing and #BoycottBadBunny trending simultaneously. While some argue the Super Bowl must evolve with cultural shifts, others insist the event should stay rooted in football tradition.

For now, the 2026 Halftime Show remains unchanged, but Jerry Jones’ bold gambit has set the stage for a cultural showdown that could define the NFL’s next chapter.