Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones finds himself in the spotlight again, this time due to an unexpected stadium issue. Following the team’s recent loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb pointed to the sun as a key factor in missing a touchdown catch in the second quarter. Lamb admitted, “I couldn’t see the ball. I couldn’t see the ball, at all. The sun,” sparking debate across the NFL about the impact of sunlight on gameplay.
When asked if he would support adding curtains to reduce sunlight glare inside the Cowboys’ stadium in Arlington, Lamb agreed emphatically. “Yes. One thousand percent. I mean, y’all doing my job right now,” he replied, indicating he’d already suggested the idea to Jones.
Rather than discussing more conventional topics, such as the Cowboys’ chances at a Super Bowl run or the future of quarterback Dak Prescott, Jones has instead found himself fielding questions about sunlight, curtains, and even the moon. To some surprise, this seemingly minor stadium feature has become a major talking point.
The Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium is equipped with a retractable roof, but light still shines through the end-zone windows, causing visibility challenges during some games. This unique design element has drawn criticism in the past, but Lamb’s comments have brought renewed focus to the issue.
Despite the complaints from Lamb and other players, Jones remains adamant that no changes will be made to address the sunlight. “By the way, we know where the sun is going to be when we decide to flip the coin. We do know where the damn sun is going to be in our own stadium,” he said, suggesting teams should be prepared for the stadium’s conditions.
When asked about installing curtains, Jones’s response was clear. “Well, let’s tear the stadium down and build another one? Are you kidding me? Every team that comes in here has the same issues. The world knows where the sun is. You get to know that almost a year in advance. Someone asked me about the sun. What about the sun? Where’s the moon?”
At this point, it’s clear that Jones has no plans to modify AT&T Stadium, leaving players to contend with its unique challenges.
