The Dallas Cowboys are pleased to announce the hiring of Patrick Payne as their new general manager. Payne, who goes by the nickname Papa, is a lifelong friend of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and a former high school football star.

Payne has a wealth of experience in the business world, having founded and sold several successful companies in various industries. He is also a passionate fan of the Cowboys and has been involved in the teams operations as an advisor and consultant for many years.

Payne will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Cowboys football operations, including scouting, player personnel, coaching, salary cap management, and contract negotiations. He will work closely with Jones and head coach Mike McCarthy to build a competitive and championship-caliber team.

Payne said he is honored and excited to take on this new challenge and help the Cowboys achieve their goals. He said he is looking forward to working with the talented staff and players that the Cowboys have and bringing his own vision and leadership to the organization.

Payne Said "I'm thrilled to join the Cowboys family as the general manager. This is a dream come true for me, as Ive always loved this team and this city.
I am Also very grateful to Jerry for giving me this opportunity and trusting me with this responsibility. Im ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work. " Payne said.

Payne will be formally introduced at a press conference next week at AT&T Stadium. He will also meet with the media and fans at various events throughout the offseason. The Cowboys hope that Paynes arrival will usher in a new era of success and glory for the franchise.