"Bland missed 10 games in 2024 thanks to a stress fracture in his foot. The fourth-year player also missed a pair of games earlier this season with a foot issue, and he's popped up on the injury report a few times this year with the same injury. According to Archer, Bland hasn't scheduled a surgery yet. Still, it sounds like the injury will likely sideline the defensive back for the rest of the 2025 campaign."
"The former fifth-round pick emerged as a starter during his rookie campaign before having a prolific sophomore season. Bland finished that 2023 season with nine interceptions, five of which were returned for touchdowns (an NFL record). Unfortunately, the cornerback has been limited to only 19 appearances since that time. After grading Bland as the second-best CB in the NFL in 2023, Pro Football Focus has ranked the former All-Pro in the middle of the pack at his position in 2024 and 2025."
DaRon Bland is seeking a second opinion on a recurring foot injury that may require surgery. He missed 10 games in 2024 due to a stress fracture and missed additional games this season for the same foot issue. The injury has repeatedly appeared on injury reports and has not led to a scheduled surgery yet. The injury likely will sideline Bland for the remainder of the 2025 regular season and could result in placement on injured reserve. Bland recorded nine interceptions in 2023 but has played only 19 games since, and Pro Football Focus has downgraded his ranking. The Cowboys signed him to a four-year, $92 million extension with $50 million guaranteed and will be cautious managing his recovery and cornerback depth.
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