Todd ArcherESPN Staff Writer September 21, 2023, 3:56 PM ET3 minutes read
RC: Trevon Diggs’ injury is a huge loss for the Cowboys
Ryan Clark reacts to the news that Trevon Diggs left Cowboys practice on crutches after an apparent knee injury.
FRISCO, Texas – Dallas Cowboys star cornerback Trevon Diggs has a torn ACL in his left knee, sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Diggs suffered the injury during a one-on-one drill in practice on Thursday and was briefly seen on crutches at The Star, sources told ESPN.
“Some of you saw him leave the field, so we’re praying for him,” Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said. “As simple as that.”
Diggs signed a five-year, $97 million contract extension with the Cowboys during training camp – a deal that included a $21.25 million signing bonus and $42.3 million guaranteed. After missing four games with a foot injury in 2020, Diggs has missed just one game each of the last two years.
Through the first two games of the season, Diggs, a Pro Bowl selection each of the last two years, has forced a fumble, intercepted a pass and had three pass breakups while being credited with six tackles, making him the current No. 1 prospect Leads defense rankings in yards and points per game.
With Diggs sidelined, the Cowboys can move DaRon Bland to outside cornerback opposite Stephon Gilmore while Jourdan Lewis takes over the position. Last week, Lewis played in his first game since suffering a serious foot injury last October, seeing 10 snaps. Bland, who led the Cowboys with five interceptions last season, returned an interception for a touchdown in the season-opening win over the New York Giants.
The Cowboys also have Noah Igbinoghene, a 2020 first-round pick from the Miami Dolphins, whom they acquired in a trade earlier this month, and rookie Eric Scott at cornerback. Nahshon Wright is on injured reserve with an ankle injury and is eligible to return to action in Week 5.