Cowboys Give Concerning Update on Trevon Diggs Future After Week 8 Loss
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 15: Trevon Diggs #7 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on from the sideline during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
So, it’s not just the concussion from an accident at home, it turns out. When the Cowboys moved cornerback Trevon Diggs to injured reserve this week after he was put into protocol because of a whack to the head, it was seen as something of a curious move. Concussions are unpredictable and despite missing Week 8, it seemed reasonable that Diggs might return for Week 9 or 10.
Moving Diggs to IR, though, forces the Cowboys to be without Diggs for at least four weeks. The team would not have done that if the only problem with the struggling star was the concussion, especially after Sunday’s 44-24 debacle in Denver, in which the Cowboys yielded 424 yards of offense.
As it turns out, the knee injury that required Diggs to have surgery last offseason is still affecting him, and the team decided to shut him down for a spell–perhaps for the season–because of it.
Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Expects a Return
Team owner Jerry Jones addressed the Diggs situation after the game.
“I don’t know. It depends on—he’s got an area that’s hurt,” Jones said, referring to Diggs’ knee. “That will have to heal. As we get into it, we’ll see how it goes. He is generally just got to get in better shape to play.”
Jones did, though, hold out some hope that Diggs would be back.
“Why not? Yes,” he said. “There’s a little beyond my expectations. We’ve got to see how he heels from his injury. He hasn’t been there physically in full shape for us.”
Trevon Diggs’ Knee Has Been ‘Problematic’
Diggs has struggled this season, allowing a whopping 148.7 passer rating when he is targeted, a major leap for a guy who allows a career passer rating of 77.2. He had graft surgery in January to bolster his knee, which bothered him throughout last season. Diggs had ACL surgery in 2023, and has never really fully been in his previous Pro Bowl form since then.
Coach Brian Schottenheimer echoed Jones by saying the team expects him back, hopefully for a playoff push.
“The knee has been problematic throughout the season. … He’s a really good player and we just want to get him back and get him healthy and to be able to help us finish strong, because we feel like this thing’s going to come down to the end of the season,” Schottenheimer said.
Tyler Huntley Ignites Ravens' Offense with Game-Changing Performance, While Exposing Crucial Mistake Baltimore Made This Spring in Quarterback Strategy
Tyler Huntley proved to be the spark the Baltimore Ravens desperately needed, delivering a standout performance that not only reignited the team’s offense but also reminded Baltimore of a crucial mistake they made earlier this spring. Huntley, filling in with poise and confidence, injected new life into the Ravens’ offense and provided the kind of spark that had been missing in recent weeks. His leadership on the field was a sharp contrast to the struggles the team had faced, with Huntley showing why he’s more than just a backup quarterback.
However, Huntley’s impressive play wasn’t just about the present; it also brought attention to a critical decision the Ravens made earlier in the year. The team’s handling of the quarterback situation in the spring, which involved uncertainty over Lamar Jackson’s future, is now being questioned once again. While Jackson remains the face of the franchise, Huntley’s performance has sparked renewed conversation about the team’s failure to secure a reliable backup option sooner.
Huntley’s ability to step up and lead the Ravens to a much-needed victory showed that Baltimore may have underestimated his potential as a starter. While Jackson’s long-term health remains a priority, Huntley’s performance proved that the Ravens had overlooked the depth of their quarterback situation — a mistake that could have serious implications down the road.
“The spring was a wake-up call for us,” said one team source. “We’ve seen what Huntley can do now, and we need to recognize that depth matters. We can’t afford to have a situation where we’re left scrambling if Lamar gets injured again.”
As Huntley continues to shine, the Ravens are left reflecting on the decision-making process that led them to undervalue their backup quarterback position in the offseason. While the immediate focus is on the team’s continued success with Huntley at the helm, the bigger takeaway from his performance is a reminder of a lesson Baltimore has learned the hard way: ensuring depth at key positions is essential for long-term success.
With Huntley now proving he can handle the pressure and deliver under center, the Ravens are reevaluating their roster strategy for the future. The quarterback controversy that loomed over the spring might be behind them, but it’s clear that Baltimore’s quarterback situation will remain a topic of conversation for the remainder of the season and beyond.
