Cowboys' Donovan Ezeiruaku, DaRon Bland held back during OTAs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:17 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys conducted their first OTA session on June 5, 2026, with key defenders Donovan Ezeiruaku and DaRon Bland not participating fully due to precautionary measures. Ezeiruaku, recovering from hip surgery, had two sacks in his rookie season but is currently engaged in rehab and learning the team's system. Bland, entering his second year of a $90 million contract, has faced foot injuries and recently underwent offseason surgery. Coach Brian Schottenheimer remains optimistic about their potential readiness for training camp.
- •Cowboys held OTA session on June 5, 2026.
- •Donovan Ezeiruaku and DaRon Bland not fully participating.
- •Ezeiruaku recovering from hip surgery with limited activities.
- •Bland dealt with foot injuries and offseason surgery.
- •Coach Schottenheimer optimistic about their return for camp.
- 5:17 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys top edge, $90M defender held back in OTAs
"The Cowboys are working through OTAs without two key defenders.
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