Dallas Cowboys’ Key Defensive Player Ruled Out Due To Freak Injury
The Dallas Cowboys just caught another bad break, and this one’s got nothing to do with their train wreck of a season so far. What happened to “America’s Team” this time?
Cowboys Defense Takes Another Hit
Star Cornerback Trevon Diggs will miss Sunday’s showdown against the Washington Commanders after suffering a concussion in what Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer described as an “accident” at his home Thursday night. The two-time Pro Bowler was placed in concussion protocol on Friday morning and ruled out shortly after.
Talk about adding insult to injury for a Cowboys defense that’s already been getting torched weekly. Dallas is currently surrendering more yards than a Sunday league flag football team, ranking dead last in total defense at 411.7 yards per game. They’re also getting lit up through the air, allowing 269.5 passing yards per contest – again, worst in the NFL.
Now they’re losing their best cover corner against a Commanders offense that’s been finding its rhythm under Quarterback Jayden Daniels. Sure, Washington is coming off a heartbreaking 25-24 loss to Chicago on Monday Night Football, but they’ll smell blood in the water with Diggs on the sideline.
The Silver Star Struggles Continue
This latest setback perfectly encapsulates the Cowboys’ 2025 season – a comedy of errors that would be hilarious if it weren’t so painful to watch. At 2-3-1, Dallas finds itself in third place in the NFC East, a division that’s somehow competitive despite everyone looking mediocre.
The timing couldn’t be worse for a secondary that’s been more porous than a kitchen sponge. Diggs has been one of the few bright spots on defense, tallying 18 passes defended this season despite the unit’s overall struggles. While he hasn’t snagged an interception yet this year, his presence alone changes how opposing quarterbacks approach the Cowboys’ secondary.
Washington’s Golden Opportunity
The Commanders have to be licking their chops at this news. Despite losing Terry McLaurin to a quad injury, Washington still has weapons that can exploit a depleted Cowboys secondary. The uncertainty surrounding Deebo Samuel’s availability (heel injury) might level the playing field slightly, but Dallas is still walking into this game with one hand tied behind their back.
This matchup was already shaping up as a pivotal NFC East clash, with both teams sitting at .500 or below and desperate for momentum. Now it’s turned into a potential shootout, assuming the Cowboys can keep pace offensively.
Looking Ahead For Dallas
The real question is whether Diggs can clear concussion protocol in time for Week 8’s road trip to Denver. The Cowboys need every defensive playmaker they can get if they want to salvage what’s left of this season. Missing extended time would be catastrophic for a defense that’s already playing like they’re auditioning for a blooper reel.
For now, Cowboys fans can only hope their team doesn’t get completely picked apart by Washington’s aerial attack. With their defense already resembling Swiss cheese, losing Diggs might just be the final straw in what’s becoming another forgettable season in Big D.
