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Will Cowboys add cornerbacks following DaRon Bland injury news?
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The Dallas Cowboys received some brutal news on Saturday ahead of the team’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers.
News surfaced that All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland suffered a fracture in his foot that will require surgery. As a result, the injury could keep him sidelined from six to eight weeks.
Bland’s injury was diagnosed after feeling soreness in his foot during training camp in Oxnard.
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The disappointing setback means Cowboys fans will have to wait to see the long-awaited reunion of Bland and fellow All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs on the field.
But, Bland’s injury also leads to a bigger quesion: will the Cowboys pursue another cornerback to add to the roster before the start of the regular season? Cowboys owner Jerry Jones shared the answer when speaking to reporters following the team’s loss to the Chargers.
Will the Cowboys look for CB help with DaRon Bland’s injury? Jerry Jones: “Not at all. Not in any way. No. Not at all. The good news is we’ve got some guys that have really shown well in camp. We won’t be looking at all.”
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) August 25, 2024
Bland’s injury opens a huge opportunity for fifth-round pick Caelen Carson, who has had a stellar training camp. The Cowboys also have Andrew Booth Jr., who they traded for two weeks ago; Kemon Hall, who was claimed off of waivers after being released by the 49ers; and Eric Scott Jr.
Booth recorded a pick-six in the preseason after being acquired by the team.
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If any of those players are able to step up, Jourdan Lewis can remain in the slot where he excels.
So while the loss of Bland is disappointing, it isn’t necessarily the doomsday scenario that many initially went as a snap reaction. Cornerback is one of the few areas where the Cowboys are deep, we’ll just have to see is some of the talent can step up.
Dallas will kick off its 2024 campaign on Sunday, September 8, on the road against the Cleveland Browns. Tom Brady will be making his broadcasting debut for the game on FOX.
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Dallas Cowboys play-caller for NFL preseason finale announced
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The Dallas Cowboys will finish off the 2024 NFL preseason on Saturday afternoon at home against the Los Angeles Chargers and there will be a new wrinkle to the offense.
Once again, head coach Mike McCarthy will be giving up play-calling duties for the preseason finale.
Last season, star quarterback Dak Prescott took on play-calling duties during the final preseason game. This year, McCarthy is giving the same valuable experience to his young assistant coach.
The decision to give Tolzien this opportunity showcases McCarthy’s commitment to developing his coaching staff and offering them hands-on experience in critical game-day situations.
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Quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien will call plays in today’s preseason finale against the Chargers. Last year it was Dak Prescott. This year Mike McCarthy gives his young assistant coach the experience.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) August 24, 2024
Tolzien, who played quarterback in the NFL for several teams, including a stint in Green Bay under McCarthy from 2013 to 2015 before transitioning to coaching, could greatly benefit from this experience as a significant stepping stone in his coaching career.
It’s worth noting that calling plays in a preseason game, while important, differs from doing so in the regular season. However, it allows Tolzien to test his decision-making abilities under pressure and gain a deeper understanding of the game flow from a play-caller’s perspective.
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Chargers players rescued from 'inoperable elevator' by Dallas Fire-Rescue
Some members of the Los Angeles Chargers had a harrowing Friday night.
The Chargers revealed on social media that “several” players and other members of the team’s traveling party got stuck in an “inoperable elevator” at the team’s Dallas-area hotel.
The situation required the intervention (and considerable effort) of the Dallas Fire-Rescue. Per the Chargers, Dallas Fire-Rescue helped everyone exit the stuck elevator through its ceiling panel and moved them into an operational elevator next to it.
“The Los Angeles Chargers thank Dallas Fire-Rescue for their quick response, professionalism and substantial efforts in ensuring everyone’s safety,” the team said in a statement.
It was not immediately clear how many players were involved in the situation, nor did the Chargers reveal their identities.
The Chargers are slated to play the Dallas Cowboys Saturday afternoon at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in their final preseason game.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chargers players rescued from stuck elevator by Dallas firefighters
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Some members of the Los Angeles Chargers had a harrowing Friday night.
The Chargers revealed on social media that “several” players and other members of the team’s traveling party got stuck in an “inoperable elevator” at the team’s Dallas-area hotel.
The situation required the intervention (and considerable effort) of the Dallas Fire-Rescue. Per the Chargers, Dallas Fire-Rescue helped everyone exit the stuck elevator through one of its ceiling panels and moved them into an operational elevator next to it.
“The Los Angeles Chargers thank Dallas Fire-Rescue for their quick response, professionalism and substantial efforts in ensuring everyone’s safety,” the team said in a statement.
It was not immediately clear how many players were involved in the situation, nor did the Chargers reveal their identities.
The Chargers are slated to play the Dallas Cowboys Saturday afternoon at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in their final preseason game.
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