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Jerry Jones’ Ineptitude Requires His Players To Practice For Horrible Sun Glare At AT&T Stadium

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Jerry Jones refuses to use the curtains at AT&T Stadium so CeeDee Lamb got creative in preparation for the sun glare. The veteran wide receiver, who has been blinded by the light in the past, threw a net over his helmet to work on ball tracking.

Although this unconventional training camp drill may not have a direct correlation to the glare, it will help!

Only one team in the NFL has this issue and refuses to do anything about it. That may soon change.

Jerry Jones refuses to use curtains to block the sun at AT&T Stadium.

With the way that that AT&T Stadium is built, a large set of windows beyond the west end zone of the stadium causes a brutal sun glare in the late afternoon. Because the sun sets in the west, it is only a problem during games that kick off at 3:05/3:25 p.m. It typically hits the field during the second half.

Fans are forced to squint or cover the sun with their hands to watch the game. Even the television broadcast can be impacted by the sudden surge of light. However, the bigger issue is for the players.

Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was unable to catch a wide-open touchdown during a game against the Eagles in 2024 because the sun blinded his eyes. He even said after the game that he would love if curtains were installed to block the light during games. However, those curtains already exist! Jerry Jones does not allow them to be used.

The 83-year-old team owner has shot down the idea of using curtains to block the sun on more than one occasion. It happened again during the World Cup.

FIFA used the already-installed curtains to block the windows during World Cup soccer matches and the glare was not an issue. The athletes were not impacted by the late afternoon sun.

Although Jerry Jones initially said that he would never use the curtains, the 83-year-old recently said that he is thinking about a permanent change to the stadium. He is considering tinted windows to stop the glare during the late afternoon window.

We’ll see whether or not he decides to follow through. This has been an issue for more than a decade.

CeeDee Lamb put a net over his helmet to prepare for the glare.

The Dallas Cowboys will have a slight advantage over their opponents if Jerry Jones does not decide to tint the windows at AT&T Stadium. Not only are they used to the conditions, the wide receiver room is putting a greater emphasis on ball tracking.

CeeDee Lamb put in some extra work at practice on Tuesday with a net over his helmet.

The net blocks his vision, which forces his eyes focus even more on the ball when it comes out of the jugs machine.

George Pickens proved just how difficult it can be.

Are the Dallas Cowboys doing this drill specifically for the sun glare at AT&T Stadium? Probably not. Is this the first time that an NFL pass-catcher has practiced catching passes with impaired vision? No. Will it help? It can’t hurt!