FRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys signed veteran offensive tackle Jason Peters to join their practice squad on Monday.
Signing Peters to the practice squad gives him time to work into football shape and gives the Cowboys some roster flexibility. Peters, 40, visited the Star late last week and was cleared medically. He is expected to work out in individual drills only for his first practice with the Cowboys on Monday.
The move comes after the Cowboys lost eight-time Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith until at least December because of a hamstring that tore off the bone and required surgery.