Cornerback was a talking point through much of the offseason for the Cowboys, given their numerous injury concerns at the position. With DaRon Bland set to miss multiple games, the team’s secondary will be shorthanded early in the campaign. 
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In spite of that, Dallas is not looking to pursue an outside addition at this time. The Exhibit’s Josina Anderson reports the team plans on using its internal cornerback options while Bland recovers from a foot injury. Trevon Diggs handled a part-time workload in Week 1, his first game action since offseason knee surgery, and trade acquisition Kaiir Elam was on the field for every defensive snap.
That pairing will continue to be leaned on moving forward while Bland recovers. Considering the fact second-year corner Caelen Carson is on injured reserve while third-round rookie Shavon Revel is on the reserve/NFI list, though, backup options are few and far between at the moment. Josh Butler is on the reserve/PUP list, meaning he too will not be available until at least Week 5. The Cowboys have over $38MM in cap space available if a free agent signing is to receive consideration.
On that note, Anderson adds former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore is open to a Dallas reunion. The soon-to-be 35-year-old worked as a full-time cornerback starter for the Cowboys in 2023. Last year, Gilmore played for the Vikings and remained a key figure on defense (87% snap share) despite his age. Consideration was given to retirement in the offseason, but the two-time All-Pro intends to play in 2025 under the right circumstances.
With respect to finances, Clarence Hill Jr. of All City DLLS notes Gilmore will not take a league minimum pact to return to Dallas. Anderson adds the five-time Pro Bowler is also considering other options at this point, and nothing appears imminent with respect to a Cowboys return. As a result, the team’s Week 2 preparations will continue with the likes of Trikweze Bridges, Reddy Steward and C.J. Goodwin in position for backup roles.