{"id":218758,"date":"2025-09-11T17:52:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T17:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/218758\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T17:52:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T17:52:16","slug":"dallas-cowboys-matt-eberflus-discusses-uncertain-daron-bland-recovery-timeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/218758\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys&#8217; Matt Eberflus discusses uncertain DaRon Bland recovery timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_r6n09rkg2\">The <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a>&#8216; secondary took a major hit this week when it was announced that All-Pro cornerback<a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/daron-bland-dumbfounded-dallas-cowboys-blockbuster-contract-extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> DaRon Bland<\/a> was suffering from a foot injury suffered in practice. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_pcvf4g6ju\">Bland, who signed a blockbuster contract extension before the start of the season, is expected to miss multiple weeks with a right foot injury, which is different from the one he suffered that caused him to miss the start of last season. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_6l9vwhy1l\">On Thursday, Cowboys defensive coordinator <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/dallas-cowboys-hoping-stability-defense-with-matt-eberflus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Matt Eberflus<\/a> addressed Bland&#8217;s status and made it clear that there is no clear timeline for his return. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ivj1pje4e\"><strong>MORE: <\/strong><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/4-potential-dallas-cowboys-prospects-watch-college-football-week-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>4 potential Dallas Cowboys prospects to watch this weekend<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_kcce4rj3m\">&#8220;It\u2019s obviously unfortunate for him. He\u2019ll be working with the medical staff. No timetable,&#8221; Eberflus wrote. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DaRon Bland (foot) injury happened during practice.<\/p>\n<p>Matt Eberflus said there is no timetable at the moment. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Cowboys?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Cowboys<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>sidebar: initially, i heard it should be a &#8220;couple weeks&#8221; and Dallas is hoping that sticks.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VoiceOfTheStar\/status\/1966183550295879920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">September 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_3pxom63ax\">While there is no timetable for his return, Eberflus expressed confidence in the team&#8217;s current defensive backfield and said he believes there are players who are ready to step in and play in the nickel immediately. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_q4q1av5jf\"> &#8220;I do know that <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nhutchisontv\/status\/1966186918263271601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">we got guys that are ready to play in there at the nickel spot,<\/a> but also we&#8217;re also looking at different personnel groups that we can also, you know, slide in there and take some of those reps and variations of that,&#8221; he added. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_f3ls5r41b\">Bland&#8217;s injury comes at an unfortunate time, with fellow All-Pro <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/dallas-cowboys-cb-trevon-diggs-surpasses-major-milestone-injury-rehab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Trevon Diggs<\/a> slowly working his way back to full strength after suffering a season-ending knee injury last year. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_g6lcpw4o2\"><strong>MORE: <\/strong><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/dallas-cowboys-defensive-star-misses-wednesday-practice-with-injury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Dallas Cowboys&#8217; defensive star misses Wednesday practice with injury<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_4f3bjzji9\">In the team&#8217;s season-opening loss to the Super Bowl champion <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/eagles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>, Bland recorded three tackles. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_sjz7yeyr0\">We&#8217;ll have to see how the secondary regroups in Week 2 when they host the <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/giants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">New York Giants<\/a> at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, September 14. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX. <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland hands a piece of his equipment to a fan while leaving the field \" title=\"Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland hands a piece of his equipment to a fan while leaving the field \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland hands a piece of his equipment to a fan while leaving the field  \/ Geoff Burke-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 <\/strong><a class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Enjoy free coverage of the Cowboys from Dallas Cowboys on SI <\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_t2baf8llo\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/4-potential-dallas-cowboys-prospects-watch-college-football-week-3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>4 potential Dallas Cowboys prospects to watch this weekend<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_5h3835y2b\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/top-3-dallas-cowboys-fantasy-football-players-for-week-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Top 3 Dallas Cowboys fantasy football players for Week 2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_j9kx3ppjx\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/here-how-dallas-cowboys-fared-rushing-qb-without-micah-parsons-week-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Here&#8217;s how the Dallas Cowboys fared rushing the QB without Micah Parsons in Week 1<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_1egtarcih\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/dallas-cowboys-have-14-year-streak-on-the-line-in-week-2-giants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cowboys have 14-year streak on the line in Week 2 vs. Giants<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_z326599vz\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/javonte-williams-joined-elite-company-with-historic-cowboys-debut-in-week-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Javonte Williams joined elite company with historic Cowboys debut in Week 1<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_wajyr78jm\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/michelle-siemienowski-viral-dallas-cowboys-cheerleader-pics-bio-netflix\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PHOTOS: Meet Michelle Siemienowski, viral Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader from Netflix doc<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Dallas Cowboys&#8216; 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