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Dallas Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel (28) covers fellow corner Caelen Carson (21) during Organized Team Activity drill at The Star in Frisco, Texas, June 4, 2026.<\/p>\n
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After a disappointing finish to the 2025 season, the\u00a0Dallas Cowboys<\/a> are looking ahead to the new campaign.<\/p>\n Much of the focus this offseason has centered around the team’s defense, which could get a boost from new\u00a0coordinator Christian Parker<\/a>. The team also picked up some new names for the defensive unit, led by first-round draftees Christian Parker and Malachi Lawrence.<\/a><\/p>\n As the offseason moves forward and NFL teams prepare for training camp, we’re breaking down the Cowboys’ 2026 roster by position groups. Today, let’s take a look at DaRon Bland and the cornerbacks:<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 2026 Dallas Cowboys cornerbacks<\/p>\n DaRon Bland<\/p>\n Age: 27\u00a0NFL experience: 5 years<\/p>\n Contract: Signed a four-year, $90 million extension in 2025.<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0This could be a big year for Bland, who has dealt with foot injuries in each of the past two seasons. With Parker trying to install a new scheme in Dallas, veteran corners will play a pivotal role in how the defense performs<\/a>. Bland is still looking to prove why the Cowboys signed him to a four-year extension in 2025.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Could Bland regain his pick-six-snagging form this year?<\/p>\n Shavon Revel Jr.<\/p>\n Age: 24 NFL experience: 2 years<\/p>\n Contract:\u00a0Entering Year 2 of his four-year, $6.5 million rookie deal.<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0Revel spent a big part of his rookie season recovering from a torn ACL. When he made his NFL debut, he displayed some of the skills that could make him a shutdown corner in the future. He still has some things to work on, like feeling comfortable in zone coverage<\/a>. Parker could play an important part in Revel’s development moving forward.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Cobie Durant<\/p>\n Age: 28\u00a0NFL experience: 5 years<\/p>\n Contract:\u00a0Signed a one-year, $4 million contract this offseason.<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0Durant is another experienced member of Dallas’ secondary<\/a>. He joined the Cowboys on a one-year deal after spending the first part of his NFL career with the Los Angeles Rams. He can make big plays, which is seen in the 35 pass breakups and 11 interceptions he has recorded over the last four seasons.<\/p>\n Look for Durant to man a significant role and provide depth as Dallas retools its cornerback position.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Caelen Carson<\/p>\n Age: 24 NFL experience: 3 years<\/p>\n Contract:\u00a0Entering Year 3 of a four-year, $4.2 million rookie deal.<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0The Cowboys had high hopes for Carson when they selected him in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft. The 6-0 corner is still looking to find consistency at the professional level<\/a>. Injuries have somewhat slowed down his progress over the last two seasons. Carson has appeared in only 14 games throughout his NFL career.<\/p>\n Will this be the year Carson showcases his coverage skills on a consistent basis?<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Devin Moore<\/p>\n Age: 22 NFL experience: Rookie<\/p>\n Contract:\u00a0Signed a four-year, $5.5 million rookie deal this offseason.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n