"Lastly, we have Terence Steele, the Cowboys' starting right tackle since essentially the 2020 NFL season. In December 2022, he tore his ACL and MCL in a major knee injury; not even a year later, Dallas gave him a five-year, $86M extension. It was a huge gamble that banked on Steele returning to form. They tied themselves to him until 2028 without seeing him on the field after the injury."
"I give him credit for how he has rebounded, and he certainly has seen some decent highs since the new contract, but this year, above all else, has proven to me that they need to sever ties after the 2025 season. Cutting Steele would save money, which Dallas desperately needs to do, and it would also open the door for a younger, higher-ceiling player to take over at right tackle."
Terence Steele has been the Cowboys' starting right tackle since essentially 2020. In December 2022 he tore his ACL and MCL and less than a year later received a five-year, $86 million extension that commits Dallas to him through 2028. The contract represented a major gamble on his recovery. He has rebounded and produced some decent highs, but his 2025 performance indicates the Cowboys should sever ties after that season. Cutting Steele would free much-needed cap space and create an opportunity for a younger, higher-ceiling right tackle. Steele is 28 and will be 29 before next season.
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