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Cowboys Lock Up Cornerstone CB DaRon Bland with Four-Year, $92 Million Extension

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The Dallas Cowboys made a decisive move to secure the future of their secondary, reaching a four-year, $92 million extension with cornerback DaRon Bland. The deal includes $50 million guaranteed and will pay Bland an average of $23 million per year, making him the sixth-highest paid cornerback in the league.

For Dallas, the timing is crucial. Getting the extension finalized before the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles ensures stability in a secondary that has been tested by injuries. For Bland, it was exactly the resolution he had been waiting for after steady negotiations throughout training camp.

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Bland’s journey to this moment has been anything but conventional. A fifth-round pick in 2022 out of Fresno State, he wasted no time proving his worth as a rookie with five interceptions and 54 tackles in just eight starts. His sophomore year in 2023 was historic, as he set an NFL record with five interceptions returned for touchdowns and earned both All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors.

In 2024, Bland’s season was interrupted by a stress fracture in his foot during training camp, limiting him to just seven games. Even so, he managed 41 tackles, a forced fumble, and five passes defended. Now fully recovered, Bland enters the 2025 season determined to reestablish himself as one of the league’s premier defensive backs.

“I feel like I’m pretty adjusted into it now,” Bland said when asked about playing both the slot and outside corner. “It’s really about gelling everything together inside and outside, and showing I can do both.”

The Cowboys value that versatility. With Trevon Diggs working his way back from injury, Bland’s ability to move seamlessly between the slot and the outside provides Dallas flexibility and depth in the secondary.

By locking in Bland through 2029, the Cowboys ensure that one of their most dynamic young defenders remains at the heart of their defense. For a franchise that has often struggled to keep its homegrown stars, this extension is a clear signal: Bland is not just part of the present, but a cornerstone for the future.

Legendary Actress and Lifelong Eagles Fan Passes Away at 79
Hollywood and Philadelphia alike are mourning the passing of Diane Keaton, the beloved Oscar-winning actress and devoted Philadelphia Eagles supporter. Keaton passed away in California on October 11 at the age of 79, her family confirmed. “There are no further details available at this time, and her family has asked for privacy in this moment of great sadness,” a family spokesperson shared. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, Keaton was transported from her home to a local hospital early Saturday morning, where she was later pronounced deceased. Keaton rose to fame in the 1970s for her iconic role as Kay Adams in The Godfather, opposite Al Pacino. She went on to win an Oscar for Best Actress in 1977’s Annie Hall, directed by Woody Allen, and became one of the most admired actresses of her generation. Over her career spanning five decades, she starred in acclaimed films such as The First Wives Club, Something’s Gotta Give, and Book Club, collaborating frequently with director Nancy Meyers. Born in Los Angeles in 1946 as Diane Hall, she adopted her mother’s maiden name, Keaton, when she began acting professionally. Her path to success wasn’t easy — she faced rejection, body image struggles, and even battled bulimia early in her career. In interviews, Keaton spoke openly about those challenges: “It had to do with an overabundant need for more. Too much. It was a mental illness.” Despite the glitz of Hollywood, Keaton remained deeply grounded and proud of her Philadelphia roots — especially her unwavering loyalty to the Eagles. She often posted about the team on social media, attending games whenever possible and even wearing the team’s green proudly on film sets. In a 2019 interview, she joked, “I’ve been through heartbreaks with the Eagles just like anyone else. But once you bleed green, you don’t turn back.” Known for her charm, wit, and authenticity, Keaton inspired generations of actors and fans alike. To those who loved her — in Hollywood or in Philly — she wasn’t just a movie star, but family. As one fan commented online: “She was more than an icon. She was one of us — an Eagles fan till the very end.”