FRISCO — The Dallas Cowboys had good news in their cornerback room on Wednesday and some concerning news.
On the positive front, Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland was a limited participant in practice, marking the first time he’s practiced since suffering a foot injury that’s kept him out the last two weeks. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said on Wednesday that Bland — a former Defensive Player of the Year finalist — was trending toward returning for Sunday’s matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Wednesday’s limited participation was a further example of that.
The Cowboys may need Bland and his versatility, too.
Cowboys corner Trevon Diggs surprisingly did not practice on Wednesday, according to the team’s practice report, with a designated knee injury. Diggs was wearing a helmet and seen on the practice field during the portion of practice open to the media.
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Diggs briefly left Sunday’s 31-14 loss to the Chicago Bears after hurting his shoulder while making a tackle in the second half. He eventually returned and told reporters that his shoulder would be fine. Knee injuries have been a concern for Diggs in the past, however. He tore his ACL two seasons ago. He then played in 11 games last season before he had season-ending knee surgery.
In addition, corner Trikweze Bridges was also limited in practice because of a knee issue. Bridges played 20 snaps against the Bears on Sunday. He finished with four tackles.
If Bland can go on Sunday, that’s good news for the Cowboys for multiple reasons. Most significantly, perhaps, is his versatility. Bland can play at outside corner and slot corner.
Elsewhere on Wednesday: Right guard Tyler Booker and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb both, unsurprisingly, missed practice. Both suffered high ankle sprains in the loss to the Bears. Booker was seen with a protective boot on his right foot.
Schottenheimer said the team is still deciding whether injured reserve will be necessary for any of their injured players. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones suggested on Monday to reporters that it was a possibility for both Lamb and Booker, though their timelines to return were still fluid.
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