The backup quarterback is hurt, too, for the Dallas Cowboys. And even the Deion Sanders rumors can’t find wings. But at least shutting down of star cornerback DaRon Bland for Week 11 has a silver lining.

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.

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