Mike Moraitis· Aug 5, 2026
Moraitis says Cobie Durant has been more consistent than Shavon Revel and would win the CB2 job opposite DaRon Bland if the Cowboys had to decide today, implying Bland remains the No. 1 corner.
“If the Cowboys had to make their decision about who will start across from Bland today, Durant would probably get the nod instead of Revel.”
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Shavon Revel Jr. to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Overall, Durant has been the more consistent player over Revel, but the gap for CB2 has tightened a bit since the pads came on. If the Cowboys had to make their decision ... Durant would probably get the nod instead of Revel.”
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- Depth Chart CallsCobie DurantDallas CowboysAug 5, 2026
Cobie Durant to be 1st on the depth chart
“If the Cowboys had to make their decision about who will start across from Bland today, Durant would probably get the nod instead of Revel.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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