Cowboys Right Tackle Faces Cut Risk Due to Serious Injury
Dallas, TX – July 25, 2025
Dallas Cowboys right tackle Terence Steele is grappling with a potential roster cut as a serious ankle injury threatens his spot on the 53-man roster, sources told ESPN on Friday. The injury, sustained during Thursday’s training camp practice at The Star, has cast doubt on his availability for the 2025 season.
Steele, 28, a starter since 2021, was seen limping off the field after a collision, with team medical staff confirming a high-ankle sprain requiring further evaluation, per DallasCowboys.com. His absence allowed Hakeem Adeniji to step in, but the severity suggests a recovery timeline of 6-8 weeks, per NFL.com, potentially sidelining him for the season opener against the Eagles on September 7.
The Cowboys, coming off a 12-5 2024 season, rely on Steele’s protection for Dak Prescott’s 3,411-yard campaign. His 2024 PFF grade of 68.2 and 4 sacks allowed, per Pro-Football-Reference, highlight his value, but a $9.5 million cap hit, per Spotrac, pressures GM Jerry Jones to optimize the $42 million cap space. With Tyler Guyton emerging and Adeniji proving capable, Steele’s injury could lead to a release if rehab falters.
Fans on X are divided, with @CowboysNation lamenting, “Steele’s injury could end his run,” while @DallasDynasty suggests, “Time to move on—Guyton’s ready.” Coach Brian Schottenheimer remained guarded: “We’ll assess Terence’s progress,” he told The Dallas Morning News, indicating a tough decision looms.
A cut would save $6 million but lose veteran depth, a risk with training camp ongoing. Can Steele recover in time, or will the Cowboys pivot to youth? As camp intensifies, his fate hangs in the balance. Stay tuned to ESPN for updates.
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