Dallas Cowboys cornerback depth will be tested in Saturday’s preseason opener versus the Rams as Trevon Diggs is sidelined, Shavon Revel Jr. deals with a setback in ACL rehab, and Josh Butler remains on the active list. With those veterans out, Bland and Elam step into prominent depth-chart opportunities, while Revel, Hall, and Zion Childress are all in the mix for extended reps. The game will also serve as a live audition for external options the Cowboys may pursue if health concerns persist.

Stephen Jones signaled the door is open for an external addition, naming veterans like Gilmore, Fuller, and Douglas as potential targets. In the meantime, Revel’s health trajectory and the emergence of Bland, Elam, Hall, and Childress will heavily influence how Dallas staffs its defensive backfield this fall. For fantasy and betting angles, watch how Bland, Elam, and Revel perform under game-speed pressure and in sub-packages as Diggs’ absence creates extra opportunity.

Overall, the Rams tune-up could crystallize who steps into early-season roles behind Bland and Elam, and whether Dallas accelerates a mid-camp conversion from external options or sticks with internal development.