Across the years, several Cowboys players have raised concerns about this design flaw. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been notably vocal. In a 2024 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Lamb lost track of a wide-open touchdown pass in the end zone as the sun brightened through the glass. On the sideline, he was seen gesturing toward his eyes, and when asked about possible solutions, he suggested curtains or window coverings, saying, “Yes, one thousand percent. Couldn’t see the ball, couldn’t see the ball at all.”
Another player, wide receiver George Pickens, described a similar issue during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs the previous season. He dropped a deep pass from Dak Prescott because the afternoon glare from the west-end glass blinded him. “I really couldn’t see the ball. It was the sun,” he explained. The moment even drew a light-hearted exchange between Pickens and Lamb, with Lamb telling Pickens, “Welcome to Dallas, bro.”
In response to the criticism and the on-field difficulties, team leadership and management have taken steps to address the problem. At one point, a controversial remark from the owner indicated a preference for maintaining the status quo, reflecting the sentiment that players should adapt to playing under stadium conditions. Nonetheless, after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when AT&T Stadium temporarily installed window tinting and blackout curtains on the west end, there was a noticeable improvement in reducing glare. The owner later acknowledged that the visual effect was favorable, though he stopped short of applying curtains for football games.
As of now, the front office has begun considering permanent solutions, including the potential use of window coverings or other glare-reducing measures during football games. While no final decision has been announced, there is clear evidence of ongoing discussion about how to mitigate the sun’s impact during afternoon games without compromising the venue’s architectural integrity or its status as a premier NFL home.
Overall, the glare issue remains a point of debate among players, fans, and stadium executives. The question persists: will AT&T Stadium implement a lasting solution to prevent sun-related visibility problems for its athletes during critical moments in games? The situation continues to evolve as the team weighs practical on-field improvements against preserving the stadium’s iconic design.
