Cowboys ink undrafted free-agent offensive lineman to massive $86.6M extension: report

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The Dallas Cowboys continue to spend money before the start of the regular season, this time signing right tackle Terence Steele to a massive five-year, $86.6 million extension, per ESPN.

The reported maximum value of the contract is $91.8 million, with $50 million guaranteed.

Steele has been a remarkable story for the Cowboys since joining the team as an undrafted free agent out of Texas Tech in 2020. Despite not being drafted, Steele was thrown into the fire at right tackle during his rookie season, starting 14 of the 16 games in which he suited up.

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Terence Steele #78 of the Dallas Cowboys defends against the Chicago Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on October 30, 2022. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Steele struggled at the onset, but he quickly became a dependable option for the Cowboys at right tackle. He also showed the ability to move to left tackle in 2021 when Tyron Smith got injured.

The 26-year-old is coming off a torn ACL that he suffered in Week 13 against the Houston Texans during the 2022 campaign. However, this deal clearly shows the Cowboys’ thoughts about his upside moving forward. Steele also didn’t miss any training camp time, being activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list before it began.

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Last season, Steele showcased his tremendous abilities as a pass blocker, allowing just a single sack on that side on 439 pass-blocking snaps, per Pro Football Focus.

The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly signed right tackle Terence Steele #78 to a five-year, $86.6 million