Overview

• Stephen Jones said Monday that Bland is "probably a long putt" for Week 3 and is expected to miss multiple weeks after hurting his left foot in a Sept. 8 practice.
• Jerry Jones said Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan there is still a chance the cornerback could play Sunday at the Bears, leaving his immediate availability unresolved.
• The Cowboys' secondary struggled without Bland in the Week 2 win over the Giants as Russell Wilson threw for 450 yards and three touchdowns.
• Bland led the NFL with nine interceptions and an NFL‑record five pick‑sixes in 2023 and signed a four‑year, $92 million extension with roughly $50 million guaranteed in August.
• Despite injuries at cornerback, Jerry Jones indicated Dallas is not pursuing free agents such as former Cowboy Stephon Gilmore at this time.