Bland, who underwent surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot, said his injury is ‘responding better.’

Bland was injured in training camp and is working his way back, but still hasn't played. Dallas will see a familiar face Sunday in D.C.

The Dallas Cowboys shut DaRon Bland down for Week 11, but there's a silver lining to the active-roster decision.

Cowboys starting cornerback DaRon Bland completed a major step in his return to the field when he practiced fully on Wednesday. Bland has missed the entire season while recovering from a fractured foot.