Dallas Cowboys Urged to Bench Expensive First-Team All-Pro

After a 2-3 start, one NFL analyst says it's time for the Dallas Cowboys to bench an expensive First-Team All-Pro.

By Andrew Buller-Russ · Sportsnaut

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 8:20 PM

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ESPN analyst Ben Solak urged the Dallas Cowboys to bench First-Team All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland.
The Cowboys entered Week 6 ranked 25th in points allowed amid a 2-3 start.
Solak also suggested reducing veteran Rashan Gary's role after recording zero run stops on 90 snaps.

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ESPN analyst Ben Solak has urged the Dallas Cowboys to make defensive lineup changes following a 2-3 start to their 2026 season. Solak calls for Dallas to bench First-Team All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland, as the team's struggling defense entered Week 6 ranked 25th in points allowed.

Additionally, Solak suggested the Cowboys re-evaluate the defensive role of veteran Rashan Gary after zero run stops across 90 run-defense snaps. He recommends giving increased opportunities to rookie defenders Malachi Lawrence and L.T. Overton to spark the defensive unit.

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