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DaRon Bland injury update: Cowboys DC Matt Eberflus reveals grim outlook on CB's return to play

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Nov 19, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) celebrates his score in the end zone against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus shared an injury update on veteran cornerback DaRon Bland. While speaking to reporters on Thursday, Eberflus said he isn’t sure when Bland will return to action.

“It’s obviously unfortunate for him,” Eberflus said, per Jon Machota of The Athletic. “He’ll be working with the medical staff. No timetable for his return.”

According to Todd Archer of ESPN, Bland suffered a foot injury at practice on Monday and is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks. The injury was first revealed on Wednesday when the Cowboys announced Bland did not practice.

Bland was one of the five Cowboys defenders who played in all 63 snaps last Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 26-year-old recorded three tackles in the Cowboys’ 24-20 loss.

In 2024, Bland played in seven games and recorded 41 tackles and five passes defended. He was coming off a 2023 season, where he tallied 69 tackles, 15 passes defended, nine interceptions and an NFL record five picks returned for touchdowns.

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At the end of August, Bland signed a four-year, $92 million contract extension with the Cowboys. It made him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.

“Kind of surprised, kind of a little bit dumbfounded,” Bland said of his reaction to the news, per Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com. “Couldn’t believe it, that I’m making that much and doing what I do.”

The Cowboys selected Bland in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He joined the team after spending the 2021 season at Fresno State and notched two interceptions and five passes defended in 13 games.

After signing his contract, Bland talked about how he became and top defender for the Cowboys. It was clear Bland was embracing his role.

“Being patient and learning to grow, having that mindset that where I was at that point was not the end point, so just keep driving each day, take it day by day…” Bland said. “Not many fifth-rounders get the opportunities that I had and be in this league and be able to do what I do, and I’m just thankful for the opportunity to keep being out here.”