Dallas FC is taking a cautious approach with players like DaRon Bland and Donovan Ezeiruaku during OTAs, with the goal of not rushing them back onto the field too quickly. Bland is working to get back to All-Pro form after a foot injury derailed his 2025 season, while Ezeiruaku underwent surgery to repair a labrum tear in his hip. The Cowboys are leaning on Ezeiruaku's potential heavily going into Year 2, with the scheme installed by new defensive coordinator Christan Parker highlighting some of his best abilities. While both players are feeling great during OTAs, the Cowboys likely won't unleash them now or in mandatory minicamp in mid-June, but both are expected to dodge the team's PUP list and be available for the start of training camp in late July in Oxnard. The defense still has a lot of question marks, and two big ones can be answered by a healthy and high-performing Bland and Ezeiruaku.