FRISCO, Texas — Thursday, during practice, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs tore the ACL in his left knee, a significant setback for a defense off to a great start in 2023.
The team reported that an MRI validated the ACL tear and that, despite the absence of a return date, the 2021 All-Pro was anticipated to miss the remainder of the season.
Diggs was observed using aids to leave the team’s headquarters. Last week’s victory over the New York Jets (30-10) marked his first interception.
Since joining the NFL in 2020, Diggs has tied for the league lead with 18 interceptions.
It is a significant setback for a defense with 10 tackles and seven takeaways without a Dallas turnover. Through two games, the plus-seven turnover margin led the NFL.
Dallas (2-0), which travels to Arizona (0-2) on Sunday, is only the fifth team in the Super Bowl era to score at least 70 points and allow no more than 10 points in the first two games. The Cowboys defeated both New York clubs by a total score of 70-10.
Not wanting to conjecture on the severity of the injury, quarterback Dak Prescott stated after practice, “I saw that a couple of you saw on the field.” “Prayers, hoping for the best, as simple as that.”
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs tore the ACL in his left knee, a significant setback for a defense off to a great start in 2023.
Diggs signed a five-year, $97 million contract extension at the outset of training camp. In 2020, the Cowboys selected the ex-Alabama player in the second round.
Diggs, who tied a franchise record with 11 interceptions in 2021, was off to a strong start in his rookie year with 2019 AP Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore starting opposite him.
Through two games, Diggs’ passer rating against when targeted was the best in the NFL at 1.0.
Diggs is the second starter to sustain an injury in practice since the start of the regular season. Tyler Smith, who suffered a hamstring injury before the season opener, is anticipated to debut against Arizona on Sunday.
Without Diggs, DaRon Bland, a second-year player, will presumably start opposite Gilmore, with Jourdan Lewis in the slot. Lewis made his 2023 début after missing most of the previous season due to a broken foot.
After being acquired by the Cowboys in a preseason trade, Miami’s 2020 first-round pick Noah Igbinoghene is another option.
SOURCE – (AP)
