Cowboys, All-Pro OT Jason Peters progressing toward deal

Nine-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Jason Peters is "working toward a deal" with the Dallas Cowboys, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday.

The Cowboys hosted Peters on Thursday. Peters' visit went well, and both sides are looking to get a deal done, which could happen by Monday, Rapoport added. 

The team is in need of extra help at the tackle position following Tyron Smith's hamstring injury, which is expected to keep the valuable mainstay out for a majority of the regular season.

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy told reporters last week to "stay tuned" on potential additions at the tackle slot, but stressed that rookie OL Tyler Smith would get his opportunity to earn a starting role.

"I would like to defer on our starting lineup," Mike McCarthy said when asked if the 2022 first-round pick would be the Week 1 starter at the blindside. "But Tyler [Smith] will definitely get a lot of work at left tackle."

Peters, who turned 40 in January, started 15 games for the Chicago Bears last season. He was first signed as an undrafted free agent by Buffalo in 2004 and earned a pair of second-team All-Pro selections, in addition to a pair of Pro Bowls.

He was traded to Philadelphia in 2009 following contractual disputes and soon established himself as one of the best linemen in the NFL. Over the next 12 seasons, he made seven Pro Bowl teams, four All-Pro teams and helped Philly win a Super Bowl. 

Peters is a native of Queen City, Texas.