Dallas Cowboys’ Cornerback Trevon Diggs Sidelined for Sunday’s Game Against Philadelphia Eagles
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs will not be able to play in Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a left knee injury. Diggs tore his anterior cruciate ligament during practice on September 21 and has been placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season. Despite the setback, Diggs remains positive and believes that everything happens for a reason.
Although he is disappointed to be sidelined, Diggs is focusing on his recovery and is determined to return to the field in 2024. The Cowboys showed their faith in him by signing him to a five-year, $97 million contract extension in July. Diggs has been committed to his rehabilitation program, creating structure and discipline in his life to aid in his recovery.
During this time, Diggs has found solace in watching football. He has taken the opportunity to analyze and learn from the game by watching various teams and gaining a different perspective. Diggs, who joined the Cowboys from Alabama in the 2020 NFL Draft, has proven himself as a standout player in recent seasons.
In 2021, Diggs earned first-team All-Pro recognition after intercepting 11 passes, the most in a single season in 40 years. He also repeated as a Pro Bowl selection in 2022. In the limited playing time he had in 2023, Diggs showcased his skills by allowing only three completions on nine passes thrown his way, along with one interception.
Diggs’ absence will be felt by the Cowboys in their upcoming game against the Eagles. The Eagles currently hold the best record in the NFL at 7-1, while the Cowboys have a 5-2 record. The game will kick off at 3:25 p.m. CST on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
While the Cowboys will have to make do without Diggs, they will undoubtedly look for other players to step up and fill the void in their secondary. The Eagles, on the other hand, will likely take advantage of his absence to exploit any weaknesses in the Cowboys’ defense.
Overall, Diggs’ injury is a setback for both the player and the Cowboys. However, Diggs remains optimistic and is focused on his recovery. The team will have to adjust their game plan without their star cornerback, but they are determined to overcome this obstacle and come out strong against the Eagles.
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