As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for their matchup against the Houston Texans, an incident at AT&T Stadium has added to the team's tumultuous season. A segment of the stadium roof fell during an attempt to open it, narrowly missing production personnel present at the time. The roof had not been opened since October 2022, and following the event, it was promptly closed again for safety reasons.
A Cowboys spokesperson confirmed the occurrence, stating, 'A piece of metal came loose and fell to the field (with some additional small debris) while the roof was in the process of opening. There were no injuries. It is being reviewed further, and a decision regarding the ability to re-open the roof safely will be made when possible.' This incident followed a series of challenges for the Cowboys, who have now lost four consecutive games and faced the significant injury of quarterback Dak Prescott to a hamstring issue.
The focus on AT&T Stadium has intensified this season, particularly after CeeDee Lamb lost a potential touchdown pass due to glare from the sun during a Week 10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Following this incident, Lamb expressed enthusiasm for the idea of installing curtains to mitigate sun-related difficulties. However, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones dismissed this suggestion, questioning the necessity of such improvements, and stating that curtains were 'way down the list of improvement' for the stadium.
The Cowboys currently sit at a challenging 3-6, making their playoff hopes appear slim as they head into what is anticipated to be a difficult contest against the Texans. The latest setback regarding the stadium roof only adds to the mounting pressures facing the organization's management and coaching staff.
