The Chicago Bears limped into their Week 3 game against the Dallas Cowboys with an 0-2 record under new head coach Ben Johnson. But Dallas proved a get-right matchup for Chicago. The Bears took advantage of the Cowboys’ 31st ranked passing defense as Caleb Williams threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns, leading Chicago to a 31-14 win in Week 3.Trevon Diggs was able to play through a knee issue but left the game with a shoulder injury. Meanwhile the Cowboys’ other top cornerback was sidelined for the second-straight week, as DaRon Bland sat out with a foot ailment.

However, on Monday Dallas received a positive update on the All-Pro defensive back. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters that Bland is progressing in his rehab and “trending to play” in Week 4, per DLLS Cowboys.

DaRon Bland nears Cowboys return

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) defends a pass against Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium.
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Bland was active for the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, the fourth-year pro injured his right foot in practice after the Cowboys’ Week 1 defeat. Bland was expected to miss “multiple weeks” with the ailment.