DaRon Bland injury update appears promising at Cowboys practice

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro DaRon Bland is on IR, but looks like promising after his return to practice following foot surgery.

Nov 19, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) celebrates his score against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys secondary took a hit at the end of the preseason when it was announced that All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland would be forced to miss an extended period due to a stress fracture in his foot.

Bland's timeline for a return was six to eight weeks.

He was placed on the injured reserve list and is eligible to return from IR in two weeks. Today, there was a promising sight for Cowboys fans in search of any good news.

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Bland returned to practice and was working with the medical team on the field as he continues his recovering from foot surgery.

Patrik Walker of DallasCowboys.com shared photos from the practice and noted the defensive back was on the field in "regular shoes/no boot, no limp." He was working out on the resistance cords.

While it's not a definitive indication that Bland could return at the sooner rather than later, seeing him back on the field with no visible signs of injury is a positive sign that he has not had any immediate setbacks.

Nov 23, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) and quarterback Dak Prescott (4) eat turkey legs after the Cowboys victory over the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Last season, Bland earned first-team All-Pro honors and set NFL records for most interceptions returned for a touchdown in a single season and most defensive touchdowns in a season with five.

The Cowboys defense is coming off of a ghastly performance against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2, so the potential return of a defensive star is just a couple of weeks away.

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