Cowboys' Trevon Diggs makes rare appearance after mystery concussion saga
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs had an eventful October, finding himself in concussion protocol following a mystery accident at his home and ultimately getting placed on injured reserve.
There has also been speculation about Diggs' future in Dallas, with the NFL trade deadline rapidly approaching.
Despite the speculation, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has shown his support of Diggs and claims he is a part of the team's future, while head coach Brian Schottenheimer has also said that Diggs is doing well and the team hopes to have him back.
Diggs has kept a low profile since the incident at his home, but he seems to be doing better after getting spotted out at a concert in Dallas for Grammy-nominated rapper NBA YoungBoy.
Rising Dallas rapper OC Chris shared a serious of photos from NBA YoungBoy's "Make America Slime Again (MASA) Tour" stop at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, with one of the photos showing Diggs taking in the show.
Diggs is also dealing with a reported knee issue, so it's good that there is no visible, bulky brace. As for the concussion, that is no longer considered a primary concern for the defensive back, according to the coaching staff.
If all goes well and Diggs remains in Dallas at the trade deadline, we could see him return to the field in three to four weeks.
This season in limited action, Diggs has recorded 18 total tackles, but has yet to record an interception.
Diggs Trade Market
If the Dallas Cowboys do make Diggs available over the next few days, there is a belief that there will be a trade market for the former star.
NFL insider Jordan Schutlz said there will be plenty of options for Dallas if they eat some of Diggs' salary, and that a change of scenery could be great for both sides.
"I don't know what the fix is in Dallas between the two, but there is a market for Diggs. Now, the question would become how much of the salary would Dallas be willing to take on and I think he still has three years left," Schultz wrote.
"So there's a lot of contract there. But there's nothing guaranteed, I believe, after this season, which would help potentially a move to be made. I would imagine that maybe both sides might benefit from a change of scenery."
The NFL trade deadline is set for Tuesday, November 4, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Cowboys predicted to pull off deadline trade for $13 million edge rusher
The Dallas Cowboys have one of the worst defenses in the NFL and part of the problem is their inability to get after the quarterback.
The Micah Parsons trade has done the Cowboys no favors, which is a surprise to absolutely no one. Their pass-rush has been suffering as a result and the team desperately needs more juice off the edge if it's going to make a run at the postseason.
Ideally, the Cowboys land an edge rusher who can help them out for more than just a half of a season. That's where the New York Jets come into play.
According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, the Jets are open to trading edge rusher Jermaine Johnson, although she adds that their asking price is high (a second-round pick or better). However, it's conceivable the Jets' price will come down as the Nov. 4 trade deadline gets closer.
Pro Football and Sports Network's Jacob Infante predicts the Cowboys and Jets will reach an agreement that sends Johnson to Dallas.
The Dallas Cowboys have the second-lowest Defense Impact (DEFi) grade in the NFL, but they’re still in the mix for a playoff opportunity at 3-4-1. Assuming they operate as buyers at this year’s NFL trade deadline, their top priority should be improving their struggling pass rush.
A Pro Bowler as a rookie in 2022, Jermaine Johnson II now finds himself on the outside looking in on the Jets’ long-term plans. Rather than pay him a long-term contract, New York could look to offload him to an edge rusher-needy team that isn’t willing to quite pay top dollar for one of the league’s elite at the position. That description fits the Cowboys perfectly.
Johnson showed a ton of promise back in 2023, when he had 7.5 sacks and earned his first Pro Bowl nod. Unfortunately, Johnson's ascension was put on hold in 2024 after he suffered a torn Achilles.
The former first-round pick only has one sack this season, but he figures to return to form the further removed he is from the injury. That said, his low sack production could help keep his price lower than it otherwise would be.
Johnson is perfect for the Cowboys, as he's under contract through 2026 and will account for a reasonable cap hit of $13.4 million next year.
Even if the Cowboys have to pay a high price for his services, it won't hurt that bad because Johnson won't be a rental. And, if he can get back to his 2023 form or better, he could get extended, which will only make this trade look better.
