Cowboys All-pro Faces Crucial Season to Validate Career
WHO:
dallascowboys.com - Christian Parker, former Eagles cornerback and defensive backs coach, has joined the Dallas Cowboys.
dallascowboys.com - Shavon Revel is a third-round draft choice from last year who is recovering from a torn ACL.
dallascowboys.com - Caelen Carson is entering his third season with the Cowboys.
dallascowboys.com - Brian Schottenheimer is in his second season as head coach of the Cowboys with a revised roster and coaching staff.
dallascowboys.com - Caelen Carson is a former draft pick entering his contract year.
dallascowboys.com - DaRon Bland, Dallas Cowboys cornerback
dallascowboys.com - Brian Schottenheimer, head coach of the Cowboys
dallascowboys.com - Trevon Diggs, former Cowboys cornerback
dallascowboys.com - Caelen Carson, Cowboys cornerback
dallascowboys.com - Shavon Revel, Cowboys cornerback
dallascowboys.com - Mickey Spagnola, Cowboys staff writer
dallascowboys.com - Patrik Walker, Cowboys staff writer
dallascowboys.com - Tommy Yarrish, Cowboys staff writer
dallascowboys.com - Nick Eatman, Cowboys staff writer
WHAT:
Heavy NFL - DaRon Bland received votes in the NFL's annual Top 10 preseason position rankings.
dallascowboys.com - George Pickens is expected to play this season on the franchise tag.
dallascowboys.com - DaRon Bland is expected to solidify himself as one of the better corners in the league after his historic 2023 season.
dallascowboys.com - Bland has played just 19 games since the 2023 season due to injury.
dallascowboys.com - Shavon Revel played seven games and started five last season despite recovering from a torn ACL.
dallascowboys.com - Bland is expected to lead the cornerback unit following the departure of Trevon Diggs.
dallascowboys.com - Bland's contract will hit the Cowboys' salary cap for $17 million per year over the next two seasons, with an additional $26 million combined in 2028 and 2029.
dallascowboys.com - DaRon Bland received a four-year, $90 million contract extension, making him the seventh-highest paid cornerback in the league.
dallascowboys.com - Bland set an NFL record in 2023 with five pick-sixes.
dallascowboys.com - Bland has played 19 games since the 2023 season due to injury.
Heavy NFL - DaRon Bland received votes in the NFL's annual Top 10 preseason position rankings.
WHERE:
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys are set to depart for training camp in Oxnard, California.
WHEN:
dallascowboys.com - The deadline for the Cowboys to finalize a deal with George Pickens is July 15.
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys' training camp is set to begin in less than a month.
WHY:
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys are holding firm on their stance that no new contract will be given to George Pickens before the season.
dallascowboys.com - Bland needs to overcome recent availability issues due to his foot injury to remind the NFL of his capabilities as a top cornerback.
dallascowboys.com - Bland needs to prove himself as a high-level cornerback after struggling with injuries and to justify his significant salary cap hit of $17 million per year over the next two seasons.
HOW:
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys' pro scouting department evaluates players cut from other teams during training camp, led by Alex Loomis.
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys' pro scouting department, led by Alex Loomis, evaluates players cut from other teams during training camp.
dallascowboys.com - Shavon Revel is recovering from a torn ACL and will have a full offseason, training camp, and three preseason games to prepare for the upcoming season.
dallascowboys.com - Bland is coming off foot surgery and is expected to return to top form to lead the cornerback unit.
Christian Parker, a former Eagles cornerback and defensive backs coach, has joined the Dallas Cowboys. DaRon Bland has received votes in the NFL's annual Top 10 preseason position rankings, while George Pickens is expected to play this season on the franchise tag, with a deadline for finalizing a deal set for July 15. The Cowboys are standing firm on their decision not to offer a new contract to Pickens before the season, as their pro scouting department, led by Alex Loomis, evaluates players cut from other teams during training camp.