Philadelphia Eagles: Jason Peters “agrees to terms” with Dallas Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles legend and future Hall of Fame left tackle Jason Peters is to a deal allowing him to return to the NFL. After spending the 2021 season with the Chicago Bears, Peters is signing a deal with the Dallas Cowboys to protect quarterback Dak Prescott’s blindside for the 2022 season. This is according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The #Cowboys have agreed to terms with future Hall of Fame OT Jason Peters, source said. Another year for the 40-year-old who figures to help Dallas at a position of need. The former #Eagles legend lives in Texas and now joins his hometown team.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 5, 2022
Surely, it’s difficult for Eagles fans to envision Peters as a member of the hated Dallas Cowboys; however, this would be a homecoming of sorts for the offensive lineman who hails from the Lonestar state, just a couple of hours outside of Dallas.
The Cowboys are hoping that Peters can fill in for eight-time Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith who suffered a torn hamstring that will keep him out until December, if not even longer. Losing a future Hall of Famer in Smith is certainly a tall order, even for a certified future Hall of Famer, but considering the available options, Jason Peters is certainly among the best of them for Dallas.
Former Philadelphia Eagles great Jason Peters has signed with the Cowboys.
Also, according to Rapoport, Peters will begin the season on the practice squad as he works himself back into game shape.
Jason Peters begins on the practice squad and will work his way into the lineup when ready. https://t.co/TaMznFLtRf
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 5, 2022
Despite the fact that Jason Peters is now 40 years old, he is still capable of competing at a high level, thus the Cowboys’ interest. How certainly won’t be an even replacement for Tyron Smith, but he should be able to stabilize the position until
The Philadelphia Eagles are well-familiar with Jason Peters and his strengths. Thanks to their extensive history together, they are also familiar with his weaknesses. While adding Peters was the right move for the Dallas Cowboys, the move is not likely to slow down the Eagles’ new-look defense in their matchups this season.
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It will undoubtedly be weird seeing Jason Peters with Dallas this season, but it does admittedly lend one more storyline to the greatest rivalry in football.