Cowboys CB Bland Faces Multi-Week Absence with Foot Injury

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland could miss multiple games due to a right foot injury sustained during practice, which is separate from the stress fracture in his left foot that sidelined him for much of last season. Bland, who recently signed a $92 million contract extension making him one of the highest-paid cornerbacks, played all defensive snaps in the season opener despite the injury. His absence poses a challenge for the Cowboys' secondary, especially as teammate Trevon Diggs is still recovering from knee surgery and has a limited snap count. The team may activate rookie Zion Childress or rely on Roddy Steward, who has experience in the defensive scheme, to fill in at cornerback. The Cowboys' defense had a strong showing against the Eagles' top receivers last week, but Bland's injury raises concerns about depth in the secondary going forward. The team is also exploring other defensive options, including discussions with veteran Jadeveon Clowney.