Cowboys make decision on DaRon Bland ahead of Week 9

DaRon Bland has yet to play in 2024. Could the Cowboys cornerback make his debut in Week 9?

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Daron Bland has been one of the top ball hawks in the NFL since being selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft.

The fifth-round pick from Fresno State had five interceptions as a rookie and nine in year two. He returned five of those in 2023 for touchdowns.

This year, Dallas has yet to see Bland on the field due to a foot injury. He was placed on the IR prior to Week 1 and had his 21-day practice window begin ahead of Week 6. That left Wednesday, Oct. 30 as the final day to decide if he would go to the active roster or back to the IR.

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According to Ed Werder, the news is good surrounding Bland as the team is expected to activate their star cornerback.

Today is the deadline for the #Cowboys to place CB DaRon Bland on active roster or have him miss the season on IR. A source told me he will not remain on IR.
Bland seemed ready to playvs. the Lions with two full practices. But experienced discomfort in surgically-repaired foot. pic.twitter.com/XAAtHN3s0V

— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) October 30, 2024

There’s no word yet on his availability for Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons but his return would give them a huge boost.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland / Brad Mills-Imagn Images

Dallas has struggled in the turnover department this season, heading into the weekend with a minus-eight ratio. Adding Bland could help close that gap.

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