A person with knowledge of the injury tells The Associated Press that the Dallas Cowboys believe star cornerback Trevon Diggs tore his right ACL in practice.
FILE - Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs stands on the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Arlington, Texas, Aug. 26, 2023. Diggs injured a knee in practice Thursday, Sept. 21, and was set for an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. – The Dallas Cowboys believe cornerback Trevon Diggs tore the ACL in his right knee in practice Thursday, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press.
Diggs was seen leaving the team's headquarters on crutches. The 2021 All-Pro had his first interception of the season in last week's 30-10 victory over the New York Jets.It's quite a blow for a defense off to a great start with 10 sacks and seven takeaways without a turnover by the Dallas offense. The plus-seven turnover margin led the NFL through two games. Dallas is at Arizona on Sunday.
Diggs, who tied a franchise record with 11 interceptions in 2021, was off to a strong start in his first season with 2019 AP Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore starting on the opposite side.Diggs is the second starter to get injured in practice since the regular season started. Left guard Tyler Smith injured a hamstring before the opener and is expected to make his season debut Sunday at Arizona.
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