Trevon Diggs Out vs. Vikings, and Trouble May Be Brewing in Dallas
The Dallas Cowboys are heading into a crucial Week 15 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, and they’ll have to do it without one of their biggest defensive playmakers. All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs, who hasn’t played since Week 6, has officially been ruled out for Sunday night’s primetime showdown. But the bigger story might not be his injury-it’s what’s going on behind the scenes.
Diggs returned to practice this week in a limited capacity, a promising sign for a team that desperately needs help in the secondary. By all accounts, it was a strong week of work for the star corner.
Yet despite that progress, he won’t be suiting up. And according to multiple league sources, the situation between Diggs and the Cowboys may have taken a turn for the worse.
Reports indicate that the relationship between Diggs and the organization has “soured” and may even be “severed.” That’s a heavy word to throw around in mid-December, especially when the Cowboys are fighting for playoff positioning and trying to stabilize a defense that’s been anything but steady.
Since inking a five-year, $97 million extension in 2023, Diggs has been limited to just 19 games due to injuries. Most recently, he was placed on injured reserve with a knee issue and a concussion-an unusual combination, especially considering the concussion reportedly occurred at home.
There’s no question the Cowboys have missed his presence on the field. For all the critiques about his boom-or-bust style of play, Diggs is a true ball hawk-one of those rare corners who can flip a game with a single play. His ability to bait quarterbacks and create turnovers has been a defining feature of Dallas’ defense when it’s at its best.
But without him, and following the high-profile trade that sent Micah Parsons to the rival Packers, the Cowboys’ defense has been in a tailspin. The unit has struggled to maintain consistency, and the secondary in particular has been exposed in key moments. Diggs’ absence has left a noticeable hole, both in terms of production and swagger.
Now, with only four weeks left in the regular season, Dallas finds itself dealing with more than just Xs and Os. If the reported fracture between Diggs and the organization is as serious as it sounds, it raises big questions about the team’s future at cornerback-and about how the front office is managing its core talent.
For now, the Cowboys will try to keep their playoff hopes on track without one of their most dynamic defenders. But as the postseason approaches, the Diggs situation looms large.
Whether this is a temporary rift or the start of a long-term split remains to be seen. Either way, it’s a storyline that could have major implications for Dallas well beyond Sunday night.