ARLINGTON, Texas — A section of the roof at AT&T Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys, unexpectedly fell onto the field while the retractable roof was being opened prior to a scheduled game against the Houston Texans on Monday night, as reported by officials.

At the time of the incident, the stadium was largely deserted, and fortunate news came from the team, stating that no injuries were reported as a result of the falling debris. About an hour later, the roof was successfully closed without any further complications.

According to officials, wind gusts reaching 30 mph throughout the day were considered a contributing factor to the roof incident. They are now conducting a review to ascertain the safety of the roof’s operation moving forward. Notably, the roof had not been opened during a Cowboys game since the 2022 season.

The structural arches that support the roof are nearly 300 feet tall at their apex. The impressive AT&T Stadium, which can accommodate up to 80,000 spectators, opened its doors in 2009.

This incident closely follows comments made by Dallas receiver CeeDee Lamb, who mentioned that the bright sunlight affected his visibility during a play in their recent loss to Philadelphia, where the score was 34-6.

AT&T Stadium features an unusual orientation, with a west-east alignment from end zone to end zone, unlike most sports venues that align north-south. This design allows sunlight to beam through the large windows on the west side during afternoon games, especially on clear days.

Typically, there are calls within the organization to implement curtains on the west side of the stadium to manage the sun’s glare. However, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has remained firm in his stance against them, stating that both teams must face the same sun conditions during games.