Cowboys Agree to $92M Extension with DaRon Bland After Parsons Trade

The Dallas Cowboys have secured cornerback DaRon Bland with a four-year, $92 million contract extension, including $50 million guaranteed, keeping him with the team through the 2029 season. Bland, who had a historic 2023 season with nine interceptions and a record five pick-sixes, missed much of the 2024 season due to a stress fracture but remains a key defensive player. His average annual salary of $23 million ranks him as the sixth-highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. This extension comes shortly after the Cowboys traded star linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers following a contract dispute, highlighting the team's commitment to retaining Bland. Bland's rise from a lightly recruited high school player to a top NFL cornerback has been remarkable, and he is expected to play a major role in Dallas's defense moving forward. The Cowboys' decision to invest heavily in Bland underscores their confidence in his talent despite recent injury setbacks.