FRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys starting cornerbacks' health situation over the last few seasons has been a real-life game of Whac-A-Mole.

Across the 53 games played since the 2022 season, the Cowboys' defenses rolled out the team's ideal starting three corners (two outside and the nickel playing out of the slot) in only 10 games: six in 2022, two in 2023, one in 2024 and one in 2025. That trend will continue with Dallas All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) sidelined for at least a few weeks with an injury he suffered in Monday's practice.

"It's obviously unfortunate for him. He'll be working with the medical staff," Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus said Thursday. "No timetable (for his return)."

The good news for Dallas is that two-time Pro Bowler Trevon Diggs

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