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Cowboys secure DaRon Bland with $92M extension days after dealing Micah Parsons to Packers

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Just days after dealing All-Pro Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, the Dallas Cowboys dished out an extension to another defensive player.
Cornerback DaRon Bland and the Cowboys agreed to a long-term extension worth $92 million over four seasons. The deal includes $50 million in guaranteed money, per multiple reports.
Bland’s $23 million per season annual average value puts him among the highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL, sitting sixth on that list behind some of the game’s best, like Denver Broncos star Patrick Surtain II and New York Jets top dog Sauce Gardner.
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Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) and quarterback Dak Prescott (4) eat turkey legs after the Cowboys victory over the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 23, 2023. (Jerome Miron/USA TODAY Sports)
In just his second NFL season, Bland not only led the NFL in interceptions in 2023, but he also set the NFL record for the most pick-sixes in a season, recording five over his nine interceptions.
Bland was only able to play in seven games last season, though, after suffering a stress fracture in his foot. He had to miss 10 games to start the season before coming back in November.
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Bland tallied 29 solo tackles as well as a forced fumble in seven games.
But, of course, Cowboys fans are still thinking about the Parsons trade, as the elite edge rusher’s trade request was actually fulfilled by owner and general manager Jerry Jones on Thursday.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) intercepts a pass intended for Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the second half at FedExField on Jan. 7, 2024. (Brad Mills/USA TODAY Sports)
The Cowboys received the Packers’ next two first-round picks, while also getting All-Pro defensive tackle Kenny Clark to fortify their run defense up the middle. Jones justified the trade during a news conference on Thursday, saying that the move to trade Parsons was based on “success of this team” now and into the future.
“Not only do we immediately get a player, but those draft picks could get us top Pro Bowl-type players,” Jones said.
While there has been great debate about Jones’ justification of the trade, Parsons no longer needing a giant extension – the Packers paid him $188 million over the next four seasons following the trade – Jones could allocate assets elsewhere.
Bland has cemented himself as a reliable cornerback over his last three seasons when he’s on the field, and the Cowboys are not wasting time in this instance to get him locked in for the future.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) during training camp at the River Ridge Fields on July 22, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
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If Bland didn’t sign a deal to start the year, he would’ve been an unrestricted free agent after the 2025 campaign.
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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool agree £130m deal for Isak

Liverpool reportedly had a £130 million offer for Alexander Isak accepted late on Sunday, while Tottenham Hotspur could make a late move for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman after Bayern Munich had an offer rebuffed. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe ahead of the window closing on Monday.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Alexander Isak’s long-anticipated move to Liverpool looks set to be completed, according to Fabrizio Romano. Newcastle United reportedly accepted a £130m bid for the wantaway striker late on Sunday after the Magpies’ Saudi owners gave the club the green light to make the move. Brentford striker Yoane Wissa and Wolverhampton Wanderers target man Jorgen Strand Larsen are both being considered as replacements — that’s according to The Mail.
– Ademola Lookman has been trying to find a route out of Atalanta for much of the summer, and Sport Mediaset reports that Bayern Munich have seen an attempt to sign the 27-year-old on a straight loan rejected. Bayern are having to look at other options after their move for Chelsea‘s Nicolas Jackson collapsed due to an injury to Liam Delap. Atalanta are only interested in a full transfer, or a loan with the obligation to make the move permanent. Internazionale have already seen a €45 million bid rebuffed after Lookman seemed certain to be headed to San Siro. Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur are now being linked with late moves before Monday’s deadline.
– Newcastle are discussing a move for Roma striker Artem Dovbyk, reports The Sun. Negotiations are ongoing regarding an initial loan move for the 28-year-old that would include an option to be made permanent for a fee in the region of £30 million. After completing the blockbuster signing of Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart on Saturday, Ukraine international Dovbyk would be the Magpies’ second forward signing of the summer, which would open the door to Alexander Isak potentially completing his switch to Liverpool.
– Fenerbahce have joined the race to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson, reports Fabrizio Romano. They are set to challenge rivals Galatasaray for the 32-year-old, after City turned down a €10m offer from the Turkish giants. The Premier League club are willing to call time on Ederson’s eight-year spell at the Etihad Stadium, with Paris Saint-Germain and Italy international shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma lined up as a replacement. According to Nicolo Schira, Donnarumma has agreed to terms on a five-year contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2030.
– A move for Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is being considered by AC Milan, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. The Rossoneri are reported to be keen to reinforce manager Massimiliano Allegri’s defense before the transfer window closes, but after stalling in their pursuit of Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji, they are now exploring alternatives, with Gomez, 28, one of the names on their radar. However, The Mirror reports that the Reds would have no interest in parting ways with Gomez — who is also wanted by Crystal Palace as a potential replacement for Marc Guéhi — with manager Arne Slot determined to keep hold of him due to his versatility.
– Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has been added to the shortlist of Serie A side Juventus, says Gazzetta dello Sport. The 27-year-old has been identified as an alternative to Atlético Madrid‘s Nahuel Molina, and they are set to make an approach to sign him from Old Trafford on loan. Mazraoui made his first appearance of the season on Saturday when coming on as a substitute during United’s 3-2 Premier League victory over Burnley.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Juventus and clubs in the Premier League are keeping tabs on the situation of RB Leipzig striker Loïs Openda. The Bianconeri are “seriously interested” in landing the 25-year-old ahead of the transfer window deadline. (Philipp Hinze)
– Nottingham Forest have made an offer to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Lee Kang-In. The proposal is believed to be worth an initial €30m that could become €60m if conditions are met. (L’Equipe)
– Multiple clubs are interested in Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong. Bayern, Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth are all said to be looking at the 19-year-old, with the Bundesliga champions considering a late approach on loan with an obligation to become permanent. (The Guardian)
– Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira is on the radar of West Ham United, but they could face competition from Stuttgart. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Iceland international and Gent striker Andri Gudjohnsen is set to join Blackburn Rovers after a £2m deal was agreed. He is the son of former Chelsea forward Eidur Gudjohnsen. (Mike McGrath)
– RB Leipzig still want to sign Liverpool attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott, but there is concern they might not be able to meet his valuation. (Philipp Hinze)
– Fiorentina are lining up a free transfer for former Manchester United defender Victor Lindelöf. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Negotiations are ongoing between AC Milan and Marseille regarding a deal for midfielder Adrien Rabiot. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
– A medical has been scheduled on Sunday as Brighton & Hove Albion fullback Tariq Lamptey is set to join Fiorentina. (Nicolo Schira)
– RB Leipzig don’t want to part ways with attacking midfielder Christoph Baumgartner despite interest from Crystal Palace and Villarreal. (Philipp Hinze)
– West Ham fullback Emerson Palmieri is set to complete a switch to Marseille. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Al Ittihad are keen on FC Porto attacking midfielder Rodrigo Mora. (L’Equipe)
– Switzerland international and Al Rayyan forward Breel Embolo is on Roma’s shortlist. An offer worth €20m would be enough to sign him. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Pisa are closing in on a move to sign free agent defender Raul Albiol. (Nicolo Schira)
– A deal has been agreed on by AC Milan and Bournemouth for fullback Álex Jiménez. He will join the Cherries on loan with an optional clause to make the move permanent. (Fabrizio Romano)
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US Open player says trophy stolen from hotel room

NEW YORK — Tennis player Sorana Cirstea said the trophy she received after winning a recent women’s tournament was stolen from her New York hotel room while she was playing in the US Open.
Cirstea pleaded for the trophy’s return late Saturday night, two days after she was eliminated from singles play in Flushing Meadows.
“Whoever stole my Cleveland trophy from room 314 at The Fifty Sonesta please give it back!” Cirstea wrote in an Instagram story. “It has NO material value, just sentimental value. It would be [greatly] appreciated!”
Cirstea, a 35-year-old from Romania, won her third career singles title earlier this month in the Cleveland warmup tournament for the US Open. She went on to lose to No. 11 seed Karolina Muchova in the second round in Flushing Meadows.
The hotel said it had no comment.
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ESPN star warns Alabama fans amid team’s upset loss to Florida State

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ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith warned Alabama Crimson Tide fans that the days of Nick Saban are long gone following the team’s crushing upset loss to Florida State on Saturday night.
Seminoles quarterback Thomas Castellanos ran for 78 yards and a touchdown and recorded 152 passing yards in the 31-17 win. Alabama’s 23-game season-opener winning streak was snapped.
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Stephen A. Smith warned Alabama fans amid the Crimson Tide’s loss to Florida State. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Smith offered his analysis amid their loss.
“I’m sorry folks. I really am. But it just seems to be as if the days of @AlabamaFTBL – Nick Saban’s @AlabamaFTBL — is looooonnngggg gone. Sacks surrendered. Dropped passes. A QB who’s not a real scrambler/runner, and doesn’t appear to have a strong enough arm to throw on the run,” he wrote on X. “Maybe this turnover by Lucas of @FloridaState, but I doubt it.”
Saban retired from college football before the start of the 2024 season. Alabama hired Kalen DeBoer from Washington to replace him.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Smith said earlier this month that Alabama should consider hiring Deion Sanders to replace DeBoer and that he missed Saban.
Alabama, one of college football’s biggest powerhouses over the last decade or so, failed to make the College Football Playoff last year in its first season since Saban retired. In 2023, the team lost to the Michigan Wolverines in the Rose Bowl. Michigan went on to win the national championship.

Alabama tight end Josh Cuevas, left, celebrates with quarterback Ty Simpson after scoring on a two-yard touchdown pass play against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack))
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The Crimson Tide’s schedule is only going to get tougher. The team will take on Georgia next month and, later in the season, have Tennessee, South Carolina, LSU and Oklahoma in consecutive weeks.
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