Jerry Jones Blames High Winds for Piece of Metal Falling From AT&T Stadium Roof

Dallas Cowboys Owner Says Incident Was 'Freak Accident'

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones blamed high winds for a piece of metal falling from the roof of AT&T Stadium on Sunday, calling the incident a "freak accident." (source)

No Injuries Reported

No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred during the Cowboys' 26-6 loss to the Washington Commanders. The piece of metal, which was about the size of a football, fell from the roof and landed on the field near the Cowboys' sideline.

Winds Gusting Over 30 MPH

Winds were gusting over 30 mph at the time of the incident. Jones said that the winds caused a panel on the roof to come loose, and that the piece of metal fell from the panel.

'Freak Accident'

"This was a freak accident," Jones said. "The winds were very strong today, and they caused a panel on the roof to come loose. The piece of metal that fell from the panel was about the size of a football, and it landed on the field near the Cowboys' sideline. Thankfully, no one was injured."

Stadium Inspected Regularly

Jones said that the stadium is inspected regularly, and that the roof is in good condition. He said that the stadium will be inspected again before the Cowboys' next home game on January 8 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

'Safety of Our Fans is Our Top Priority'

"The safety of our fans is our top priority," Jones said. "We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for our fans, and we will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure that our stadium is safe."