Cowboys Rumors: Terence Steele Talking New Contract, Could Become 'Cowboy For Life'

The Dallas Cowboys and right tackle Terence Steele are working on a contract that could make him a "Cowboy for life."

Mike Fisher of CowboysSI.com reported the news:

"It might not be the highest-profile move, or even the highest-priority move, but the Dallas Cowboys, a source tells CowboysSI.com, are in the midst of contract negotiations with offensive lineman Terence Steele, with both sides hoping for a sort of "Cowboy for Life'' deal.

Steele joined the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Texas Tech in 2020. He has started 40 of 45 games for Dallas over three seasons. The 25-year-old is currently recovering from a torn ACL and MCL suffered last December against the Houston Texans.

Steele has steadily improved over the course of his three seasons, per Pro Football Focus, and he was credited with allowing just one sack last year. He ultimately played an integral role on a Cowboys team that finished first in scoring in 2021 and fourth in that department in 2022.

Steele has a $4.3 million salary awaiting him in 2023 before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2024, per Spotrac.

For now, Steele may not be ready for the start of training camp as he continues his rehab, per head coach Mike McCarthy to reporters in June:

The Cowboys are set to report to camp in Oxnard, California on July 24. Hopefully Steele is ready for the beginning, or as close to it as possible, as he works his way back onto the field.