"FRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys could be without cornerback DaRon Bland for a couple of weeks because of a right foot injury suffered in Monday's practice, sources told ESPN. Bland did not practice Wednesday, but the injury is unrelated to the foot issue that limited him to seven games last season. Last year, Bland dealt with a stress fracture in his left foot that required surgery."
"Bland signed a four-year, $92 million extension on Aug. 31 that included $50 million guaranteed. He was credited with four tackles and a quarterback hurry in the season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4. Diggs played in 27 snaps against the Eagles, working in the sub-packages, which moved Bland into the slot. Diggs said after Wednesday's practice he could see more action in Week 2 against the New York Giants, if not a full workload."
"Kaiir Elam, acquired in the offseason in a trade from the Buffalo Bills, is the other starter, and the Cowboys had newcomers Reddy Steward and Trikweze Bridges active against the Eagles, but neither played a defensive snap in the game. Steward has experience in the system of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and can play the slot."
DaRon Bland suffered a right foot injury in Monday's practice and did not practice Wednesday; the injury could sideline him for a couple of weeks. The current injury is unrelated to the left-foot stress fracture that limited Bland to seven games last season and required surgery. Bland signed a four-year, $92 million extension with $50 million guaranteed and had four tackles and a quarterback hurry in Week 1. Trevon Diggs is increasing his snaps after January knee surgery and played 27 snaps in the opener. Kaiir Elam is the other starter; Reddy Steward and Trikweze Bridges were active but did not play defensively. Zion Childress could be promoted from the practice squad to help depth.
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