It's never good when a veteran starter falls to injury early in training camp, but the Cowboys could see a bright side to Terence Steele's absence.

Boston College defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku had first-round talent, but the Dallas Cowboys landed him at No. 44 overall. He's already proving to be a steal.

Cowboys right tackle Terence Steele missed Thursday's practice while having his right ankle injury evaluated and there's no word on the nature of the injury.

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If Prescott stays healthy, it's hard to see the Cowboys falling under the eight-win total. They not only went 12-5 in three consecutive seasons prior to 2024, but Prescott has never led them to a losing record when he's played a full year.

His first season as offensive coordinator in Dallas brought similar highs: the Cowboys led the league in scoring, ranked third in passing yards, and finished second on third downs, while Prescott concluded that season second in MVP voting, finishing with a career high in completions, passer rating, and a league leading 36 touchdown passes.

Prescott signed a four-year, $240 million extension with the Cowboys in September. The deal made him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL, with an average annual value of $60 million. The contract also included an $80 million signing bonus.

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