Cowboys offensive line takes huge hit as Terence Steele suffers season-ending ACL tear in left knee

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Cowboys offensive line takes huge hit as Terence Steele suffers season-ending ACL tear in left knee

The ' most recent win came at a cost. During the team's comeback against the , starting right tackle suffered a season-ending injury. On Monday, the Steele tore his ACL after tests were done Peja Stojakovic Jersey on his left knee.Steele was a significant part of the Cowboys' succe s during the team's first 13 games. His presence helped Dallas boast the NFL's third-ranked scoring offense. They are also seventh in the league in rushing and 3rd-down efficiency and third in red zone efficiency. His presence played a large role in Dallas' line allowing just 16 sacks thus far. , a 40-year-old veteran and legend, was called into action on Sunday after backup Nate Archibald Jersey struggled to fill Steele's spot at right tackle. Peters, who prior to Sunday had not taken a snap at that position in a live game since 2005, more than held his own while helping the Cowboys rally for a 27-23 win."It was awesome," Cowboys quarterback said . "A guy that hadn't played right tackle since '05, but a veteran, a gold-jacket veteran. You have no worries when he comes in, and wherever he has to fill in and do his job, you know his standards and Tyrese Haliburton Jersey his expectations are to the highest; and he'll give it his all. " He's just contributed so much to this team. Coming in at right tackle on that final drive, did exactly what he needed to do in giving me some time and allowing me to take some opportunities down the field. Hell of a player, hell of Kyle Guy Jersey a tackle -- right or left."While it appears that Peters could fill Steele's shoes for the long haul, the Cowboys will surely explore their options as it relates Jabari Parker Jersey to adding more depth at the position.Dallas recently opened the 21-day practice window for sidelined left tackle Tyron Smith, and it's po sibly he could suit up in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Smith went down in training camp with a torn hamstring, which required surgery. Veterans and are among the available offensive tackles the Cowboys may look to pursue in the coming weeks.
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