The Dallas Cowboys have placed cornerback DaRon Bland on season-ending injured reserve due to a left foot injury, the team announced Saturday. Bland, who has battled persistent foot issues over the past two seasons, will miss the remainder of the 2025 campaign. In a related move, the Cowboys activated teammate Trevon Diggs from injured reserve ahead of their game against the Chargers.
DaRon Bland's season has come to an abrupt end with the Dallas Cowboys placing the 26-year-old cornerback on season-ending injured reserve because of a left foot injury. The announcement came on Saturday, marking another setback for Bland, a four-year NFL veteran who has been plagued by foot problems in each of the last two seasons. He missed 10 games in 2024 and two games earlier this year due to similar issues.
Bland earned All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors in 2023 after a standout performance that included returning five of his nine interceptions for touchdowns. Prior to the 2025 season, he secured his future with the Cowboys by signing a four-year, $92 million contract extension. Despite the injuries this year, Bland appeared in 12 games, recording 73 tackles, six pass breakups, and one interception, which he returned 68 yards for a touchdown.
The Cowboys' secondary has faced challenges this season, with Bland's absence adding to the woes. Fellow cornerback Trevon Diggs, who has dealt with knee and hip injuries limiting him to just six games in 2025, was activated from injured reserve on Saturday. This move provides some reinforcement for Dallas as they prepare to face the Chargers.
Bland's persistent foot troubles highlight ongoing concerns for the Cowboys' defensive backfield, which will now rely more heavily on other players to step up in the final weeks of the regular season.
