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Halftime thoughts, stats on #Texans vs. #Cowboys as Houston leads 13-6:
🏉 Texans' much maligned offense got a much-needed boost immediately from Pro Bowl receiver Nico Collins. In his first game back from a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Collins' speed and route running make a difference as he began game with 45-yard catch to set up his touchdown reception. He has four catches for 75 yards on four targets. The Cowboys have shifted Joey Porter Jr. to cover him after Daron Bland struggled in man coverage against Collins.
🏉 Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has been efficient with 9 of 14 passing for 163 yards, one score and no interceptions for a 128.0 passer rating. His longest play of the game so far: a 52-yard pass to Jaylin Noel, the fastest player on the offense.
🏉 The defense has been all over Dak Prescott, limiting him to 12 of 20 passing for 87 yards. He's been sacked three times and hit eight times overall. The pass coverage of Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter has been strong,…
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- Oct 4 Aaron Wilson (X) Halftime thoughts, stats on #Texans vs. #Cowboys as Houston leads 13-6: 🏉 Texans' much maligned offense got a much-needed boost immediately from Pro Bowl receiver Nico Collins. In his first game back from a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Collins' speed and route running make a difference as he began game with 45-yard catch to set up his touchdown reception. He has four catches for 75 yards on four targets. The Cowboys have shifted Joey Porter Jr. to cover him after Daron Bland struggled in man coverage against Collins. 🏉 Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has been efficient with 9 of 14 passing for 163 yards, one score and no interceptions for a 128.0 passer rating. His longest play of the game so far: a 52-yard pass to Jaylin Noel, the fastest player on the offense. 🏉 The defense has been all over Dak Prescott, limiting him to 12 of 20 passing for 87 yards. He's been sacked three times and hit eight times overall. The pass coverage of Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter has been strong,…
- Oct 4 Aaron Wilson (X) #Cowboys are having Joey Porter Jr. cover Nico Collins now after Daron Bland struggled early in game. Collins has four catches for 75 yards, one touchdown on four targets+1
- Oct 4 Calvin Watkins (X) It's been a tough morning for DaRon Bland.
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- That's a tough call on DaRon Bland. There was some contact. Sometimes you gotta let them play.
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Cowboys DBs missing today from practice: DaRon Bland, Caelen Carson, Ameer Speed, Cobie Durant and Shavon Revel. Speed, Durant and Revel are doing rehab work.
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- Oct 12 Matt Schneidman (X) Probably from watching the Watson and Golden tape · Quoting Jon Machota: Cowboys CBs DaRon Bland and Caelen Carson were feeling ill. That’s why they weren’t at practice today
- Oct 12 Calvin Watkins (X) DaRon Bland and Caelen Carson were sent home due to illness according to Brian Schottenheimer.
- Oct 12 Matt Schneidman (X) Cowboys CBs DaRon Bland and Caelen Carson were feeling ill. That’s why they weren’t at practice today
- Oct 12 Calvin Watkins (X) Cowboys DBs missing today from practice: DaRon Bland, Caelen Carson, Ameer Speed, Cobie Durant and Shavon Revel. Speed, Durant and Revel are doing rehab work.
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MORE: 1-on-1 with #Cowboys CB DaRon Bland.
Did he feel like guys were mad enough after the loss to the #Bucs?
How did Joey Porter Jr's absence impact him? Watch here
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- Oct 10 Josina Anderson (X) Quoting JosinaAnderson: MORE: 1-on-1 with #Cowboys CB DaRon Bland. Did he feel like guys were mad enough after the loss to the #Bucs? How did Joey Porter Jr's absence impact him? Watch here+1
- Oct 10 Josina Anderson (X) Alright, that’s it for me on that game. My bad on posting a day late, forget some equipment I needed to finish it at the stadium or before I left. Thanks to those of you who still watched. Postgame insights will be posted in the reply section momentarily. · Quoting JosinaAnderson: MORE: 1-on-1 with #Cowboys CB DaRon Bland. Did he feel like guys were mad enough after the loss to the #Bucs? How did Joey Porter Jr's absence impact him? Watch here
- Oct 10 Josina Anderson (X) MORE: 1-on-1 with #Cowboys CB DaRon Bland. Did he feel like guys were mad enough after the loss to the #Bucs? How did Joey Porter Jr's absence impact him? Watch here
- 😱 · Quoting NFL Researcher: Notable Cowboys extensions since trading Micah Parsons: 🔹 Daron Bland – 4 years, $90M 🔹 Jake Ferguson – 4 years, $50M 🔹 Tyler Smith – 4 years, $96M 🔹 Quinnen Williams – 3 years, $106M
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DaRon Bland not off to a good start tonight. Pass rush struggling too. But the sack by James was a positive.
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- Oct 9 Erik Lambert (X) Notable Cowboys extensions since trading Micah Parsons: 🔹 Daron Bland – 4 years, $90M 🔹 Jake Ferguson – 4 years, $50M 🔹 Tyler Smith – 4 years, $96M 🔹 Quinnen Williams – 3 years, $106M
- Oct 8 Greg Auman (X) Bucs just dodged a huge bullet -- Daniels sideline throw on third down should have been picked off by DaRon Bland for a pick six but it bounced off his hands. Bucs will punt, up 24-16, 3:50 to play.
- Oct 8 Calvin Watkins (X) DaRon Bland drops a potential Pick Six. Bucs have to punt.
- Oct 8 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) The success of the Bucs’ running game and Daron Bland slipping up frees Tez Johnson and all of a sudden Tampa’s in position to maybe land a dagger on this drive.
- Oct 8 Calvin Watkins (X) DaRon Bland not off to a good start tonight. Pass rush struggling too. But the sack by James was a positive.
- Jerry Jones said he’s not concerned about the play of DaRon Bland. He’s of the belief adding Joey Porter Jr., will help take some pressure off him. @1053thefan
- Brian Schottenheimer said DaRon Bland has been “up and down.” Schotty said Bland is a player you can move around.
- LOOK AGAIN: This play was originally ruled a TD from #Commanders QB1 Jayden Daniels to Terry McLaurin. It was then rescinded and PBU awarded to #Cowboys CB DaRon Bland.
- Cowboys snap counts Week 1: DaRon Bland and Jalen Thompson played all defensive snaps (69). Caleb Downs with heavy workload in his debut: 61 defense 4 special teams. Von Miller got 11 snaps. I thought he would get more. Offense wasn’t on field enough yet Ryan Flournoy as the new No. 3 WR picked up 41 snaps. KaVontae Turpin with just 8 snaps. If offense is on the field more I’m assuming he’s reaching double-digits. Brevyn Spann-Ford and Luke Schoonmaker with 13 snaps each.
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The Cowboys created a little more than $19 million in salary-cap space by restructuring the contracts of DT Kenny Clark, CB DaRon Bland and TE Jake Ferguson, per ESPN’s @toddarcher. Their deals were re-worked to give the Cowboys flexibility as the 2026 season begins or allow the club to carry over any unused space to 2027.
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- Sep 3 Calvin Watkins (X) Cowboys created $19 million in salary cap space with conversions/restructures of DaRon Bland, Jake Ferguson and Kenny Clark contracts according to two people with knowledge of the decision. Cowboys have over $30 million in cap space.
- Sep 3 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Cowboys restructure Kenny Clark, Daron Bland, Jake Ferguson's contracts, per Todd Archer. Create more than $19M in cap space.
- Sep 3 ESPN NFL News Sources: Cowboys open up $19M in cap space
- Sep 3 Adam Schefter (X) The Cowboys created a little more than $19 million in salary-cap space by restructuring the contracts of DT Kenny Clark, CB DaRon Bland and TE Jake Ferguson, per ESPN’s @toddarcher. Their deals were re-worked to give the Cowboys flexibility as the 2026 season begins or allow the club to carry over any unused space to 2027.