The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants will square off from Dallas in week two. Both teams come in 0-1 after dropping their first game of the season. The Russell Wilson era is officially underway in New York and the team is hoping to bounce back in a major way. As it turns out, Dallas will be without a key piece for this contest.
A massive break for Giants ahead of Dallas Cowboys matchup (Report)
Sep 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
According to NFL’s official Twitter (X) account:
Cowboys CB DaRon Bland (foot) ruled out Week 2 vs. Giants.
DaRon Bland wearing a Dallas Cowboys jersey with the number 26. The jersey is navy blue with white accents and a star logo. Black marks are visible on his face, and he is on a football field with a stadium in the background.
Despite another divisional battle looming this weekend, the Cowboys secondary is still not fully healthy:
Just as defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus has had to devise a plan for potentially replacing All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland, safety Juanyeh Thomas misses practice, and Malik Hooker remains limited. Looking for a silver lining?
We may see Trevon Diggs take things to a new level as he ramps back up from his own injury.
The offense looks to build on a mostly-encouraging opener, with George Pickens hoping he can get more involved this time out. CeeDee Lamb reveals that his Week 1 drops kept him up most of the weekend and motivated him to get back to fundamentals that could spell a huge Sunday.
Tyler Booker knows he has plenty of room to improve, and Dak Prescott is still displaying good mobility in his 10th year… only now it’s measured in sidesteps as opposed to big-yardage downfield runs.
After just one game as a Cowboy, Kenny Clark thinks he can be legitimately great with a star on his helmet. (Osa Odighizuwa agrees.) And how is the Micah Parsons trade going over in Green Bay? The Lambeau faithful let Jerry know exactly how they feel after Thursday night’s game.
Dec 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) catches a pass against Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) in the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Checking in on the Giants, is Brian Daboll’s seat already hot? Big Blue moves Micah McFadden to injured reserve and picks up a talented wideout who got cut after a rough Week 1… and the team gets two top names back at practice as their date in Dallas looms. And if the Russell Wilson era is ending soon, how should his legacy be viewed?
Meanwhile in league news, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced its senior nominees for 2026, Tyreek Hill may be in trouble with the law again, the Panthers fire a staffer over an insensitive social media post, and are the Chiefs beatable now… because of the Eagles?
Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) and teammate cornerback Kelvin Joseph (1) run down the sidelines after Bland intercepted a third quarter pass by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16). The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Dallas Cowboys at TIAA Bank Field Sunday, December 18, 2022. The Jaguars trailed 21 to 7 at the half but came back to win 40 to 34 with a pick six by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) in overtime. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]© Bob Self/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK
Nov 19, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) celebrates his score in the end zone against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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