Cowboys, DaRon Bland agree to massive contract extension before Week 1

The Dallas Cowboys agree to a massive extension with at least one of their defensive stars, cornerback DaRon Bland.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland intercepts a pass intended for Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin. | Brad Mills-Imagn Images

The talk around the Dallas Cowboys this entire weekend has been about the team trading away Micah Parsons.

Last Thursday, owner Jerry Jones spoke to the media after the deal, and during that time, he revealed he felt the team had a better chance to be successful after the trade because they brought in a run stopper like Kenny Clark.

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The Cowboys may have not been willing to make Parsons the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league, but Jay Glazer of NFL on Fox is reporting the team has made a deal to extend cornerback DaRon Bland for four years, $92 million.

Scoopage: Cowboys agreed to terms on new four year extension with Daron Bland @NFLonFOX

— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) August 31, 2025

Bland burst on the scene during his second season with the Cowboys back in 2023. During his sophomore season, Bland secured nine interceptions and holds a league record for most interceptions returned for a touchdown with five, in that same season.

There's no question that losing a player like Parsons is going to hurt. Finding someone who can consistently get double digit sacks in a season is hard to come by. But the signing of Bland is what the front office was trying to preach about the Parsons deal.

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Jones' wallet can now be opened for more than one player, and Bland is the first to get a new deal since the Parsons departure. Maybe the gambler has returned to Dallas.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland celebrates with teammates during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks. | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

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