While the Cowboys try to unsettle their defensive end situation, the cornerbacks might get some clarity. Mike McCarthy said he’s hopeful two injured corners DaRon Bland (toe) and Caelen Carson (shoulder) will return to practice this week.

Having DaRon Bland back for the Cowboys' Week 6 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers could be crucial for securing a much-needed win to get them above .500, especially with their top two pass-rushers sidelined. With Justin Fields likely having more time to throw, adding another lockdown corner to the roster becomes essential.

Mike Fisher - as a newspaper beat writer and columnist and on radio and TV, where he is an Emmy winner - has covered the NFL since 1983 and the Dallas Cowboys since 1990, is the author of two best-selling books on the Cowboys.

In an appearance on 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM) on Friday, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones offered an injury update on injured cornerback DaRon Bland, Jones saying Bland was “making good progress” on his return from injury.

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland could be returning sooner rather than later, according to head coach Mike McCarthy's latest injury update.

The Dallas Cowboys may be getting some help on defense soon with cornerback DaRon Bland seen practicing recently.