The Dallas Cowboys had an unexpected incident at the AT&T Stadium just a few hours before their game against the Houston Texans. As the roof was being opened, a piece of metal fell onto the field, along with some small debris, prompting the team to cancel the plan of opening the roof for the game. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported due to this incident.
The team released a statement confirming the incident and mentioned that the strong winds during the day might have been a contributing factor to the metal piece falling. The safety of the spectators and players is a top priority, so the decision to re-open the roof will be made after a thorough review.
It’s worth noting that the Cowboys have not had the roof open for a game in the past two years. Even in their recent home game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the doors were supposed to open, but they did not fully open as intended. The team’s record with the roof open and doors closed stands at 2-5.
The last time the Cowboys had the roof open was in 2022 against the Chicago Bears, which resulted in a victory for the team. However, they have been facing challenges this season, losing their first four home games and five consecutive games overall, including last season’s wild-card loss.
The team’s performance at home has been under scrutiny, as they have not lost five straight home games since 2015. Additionally, the Cowboys have not started a season with five consecutive home game losses since 1989, which was Jerry Jones’ first year as the owner and general manager of the team.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures in place at sports venues to prevent any potential harm to those in attendance. The Cowboys will continue to prioritize the well-being of everyone involved in their games as they navigate through the challenges of the current season.
