A piece of metal fell from the Cowboys’ stadium roof onto the field before their game against the Texans, causing quite a stir. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, which happened about two hours before kickoff as the retractable roof was opening ¹ ². The Cowboys were planning to open the roof for the game, but those plans were scrapped due to high winds and the loose metal ¹.
Team owner Jerry Jones assured everyone that there was “no risk at all” to play the game, and the NFL also gave the green light ². Workers quickly bolted the remaining loose metal to the frame to prevent any further incidents. The roof has been closed for the remainder of the game, and Jones confirmed that the issue wouldn’t affect future games ¹.
It’s worth noting that the Cowboys have had issues with their retractable roof in the past. In their previous home game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the doors wouldn’t open completely ¹. The last time the Cowboys opened the roof was on October 30, 2022, during a game against the Chicago Bears ¹.
The incident didn’t seem to affect the Texans, who went on to win the game 34-10. The Cowboys, however, have now lost their first five home games this season, a feat they last achieved in 1989 ¹.
*Incident Details:*
– _Time of Incident:_ About 2 hours before kickoff
– _Cause:_ High winds and loose metal
– _Injuries:_ None reported
– _Roof Status:_ Closed for the remainder of the game
*Cowboys’ Response:*
Jerry Jones stated that the team wouldn’t have started the game if there was any risk to players or spectators ². The Cowboys have assured fans that the issue will be resolved before future games.
