Trevon Diggs Concussion Mystery Gets Weirder With Latest News
When the Dallas Cowboys take on the Washington Commanders in an NFC East showdown at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, they will be once again be without their injury-prone former All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs. But this time, the injury keeping Diggs out of the game is shrouded in mystery — a mystery that only got deeper with a new report late on Friday.
At the same time, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his son, team CEO Stephen Jones, have been accused of making the circumstances around Diggs entry into the NFL’s concussion protocol even more “alarming” by declining to comment or offer any information on the situation.
Diggs showed up at the Cowboys’ practice facility Friday morning exhibiting symptoms of a concussion. He was examined by doctors who determined that he was, in fact, suffering from a concussion and would need to enter the league’s concussion protocol procedures — ruling him out for Sunday’s game, which will be broadcast to most of the country as the featured Fox Sports NFL late game.
Cause of Head Injury Remains Unknown
But what caused the head injury that will result in Diggs missing his first game of the season, after sitting out six last year and 15 in 2023 with other injuries?
That is the mystery. While neither Jones has commented, and Diggs has yet to make a public statement as of early Saturday afternoon, it was left to coach Brian Schottenheimer to explain that the 27-year-old cornerback had some sort of an “accident” at his home on Thursday night.
A report by NFL insider Josina Anderson later on Friday indicated that Diggs’ injury at his home “did not result from a dispute.” But otherwise, no details have been forthcoming.
New Twist on ‘Home’ Accident
But another Friday report only added a new twist to the mystery, when it was revealed that Diggs — who is under contract to the Cowboys through 2028 — has been trying to get out the very home where the injury is believed to have occurred.
According to the real estate site Realtor.com, Diggs has been trying to sell his mansion in Frisco, Texas — a suburb about 40 miles north of Arlington where AT&T Stadium is located — at least since June 27.
That’s the date that Diggs first listed the lavish, 9,787 square-foot mansion, with an asking price of $4.4 million. But according to the site, Diggs found no takers, then dropped his price to $4 million in August.
Constructed in 1996, the home comes with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. According to Diggs’ listing, as quoted by Realtor.com, the mansion “surrounded by lush greenery is described as an ‘architectural showpiece’ that blends ‘sleek modern design with resort-style amenities, offering the ultimate in luxury living.'”
It should be noted that though Schottenheimer said that the “accident” occurred in Diggs “home,” there has been no independent confirmation of where it happened, or what happened.
Jones and Jones Fail to Clear Up Mystery
Social media, meanwhile, has been filled with theories that the Cowboys have somehow faked Diggs concussion to pave the way for a trade of the six-year veteran — a problem that Landry Hat writer Luke Norris places squarely on the shoulders of Jerry and Stephen Jones.
“Those outside the organization obviously don’t need every little detail on every single player. But the Joneses know that staying quiet on something like this is only going to lead to all sorts of speculation,” Norris wrote on Saturday. “One little statement from Stephen when asked could’ve cleared everything up, and he instead chose not to say anything.”
Broncos grab attention with QB move before Week 7 vs. Giants
The Denver Broncos made a few roster changes as they prepare for their Week 7 game against the New York Giants at Empower Field at Mile High. The team signed third-string quarterback Sam Ehlinger to the practice squad on Saturday, whom they released from the active roster on Friday to clear a spot for inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Ehlinger serves as QB3 behind starter Bo Nix and backup Jarrett Stidham. Denver can now elevate him to the game-day roster up to three times this season. To accommodate Ehlinger, the Broncos released defensive back A.J. Woods and wide receiver Thayer Thomas, the latter departing with an injury settlement.
Greenlaw’s arrival adds another feather to Denver’s defensive cap. The veteran linebacker, who signed a three-year, $31.5 million deal in March after six seasons in San Francisco, missed the first six games due to quad injuries sustained both in spring workouts and July practice.
Activated from injured reserve on Saturday, Greenlaw participated fully in practice on Friday and is likely to contribute in a limited role against the Giants. His return could influence snap distribution at inside linebacker, where Justin Strnad has handled 75% of snaps and recorded 3.5 sacks with 25 tackles through six games.
The Broncos enter Week 7 on a three-game winning streak and are seeking their fourth straight victory to improve to 5-2. Denver’s defense has been solid in six games, ranking first in yards per play, sacks, quarterback hits, third-down efficiency, and red-zone defense, while sitting second in both scoring and total defense.
Bo Nix has benefited from the pass rush, having been sacked no more than twice per game, helping the Broncos maintain the league’s best sack differential. If Denver adds three more sacks this week, it would set an NFL record for best differential through seven games.
On the other hand, New York arrives having won two of its last three games behind rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo. Dart has thrown six touchdowns since Week 4 with no interceptions and a 104.1 passer rating in a clean pocket, but struggles under pressure, completing only 48% of passes with a 48.6 rating. Skattebo has amassed 425 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns since Week 3, forcing 23 missed tackles during that span.
The Broncos’ top-ranked pass rush and defensive consistency will be a make-or-break factor in containing the Giants’ young stars and maintaining the team’s seven-game home win streak.
