RT “THE $97 MILLION SHOCKWAVE: Cowboys Face Legal Storm Over Trevon Diggs Trade Talks 😱💥”
FRISCO, TX – A “Mile High” challenge just got a lot steeper for the Dallas Cowboys. As they head to Denver for a crucial Week 8 showdown, their defensive backfield is not just wounded; it’s on life support. With star cornerback Trevon Diggs already on Injured Reserve, the safety position has now been completely decimated by injuries, forcing a last-minute scramble ahead of Sunday’s game against the Broncos.
The injury report for the Cowboys’ secondary reads like a casualty list. The team has officially ruled out all three of its top safeties for the game in Denver:
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Malik Hooker (toe)
Donovan Wilson (shoulder/elbow)
Juanyeh Thomas, the top backup
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This unprecedented wipeout at safety leaves defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus with a monumental task. He must now piece together a functional defensive backfield from practice squad call-ups and depth chart reserves against a Broncos offense that will undoubtedly look to exploit this glaring weakness.
The Diggs Dilemma: IR Status Doesn’t Halt Trade Talks
Amid the injury chaos, the long-term future of Trevon Diggs remains a swirling topic of speculation. After being placed on Injured Reserve (IR), he is ineligible to play for a minimum of four weeks. However, a key question has emerged: does this IR designation freeze any potential trade discussions?
The answer is a clear no.
According to NFL rules updated in 2018, a player on IR can still be traded. The stipulations are that the player must be medically cleared to practice before the move is finalized, and the acquiring team then has a 21-day window to either activate him or place him on their own season-ending IR.
This means the Cowboys front office, led by Will McClay, still has the option to execute a franchise-altering trade before the deadline. While Stephen Jones has been noncommittal, moving Diggs could be a strategic play to acquire assets for a retooling defense, especially given the current state of the secondary.
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The Cowboys are facing a perfect storm. In the short term, their patchwork secondary must find a way to survive in the thin air of Denver. The coaching staff’s ability to adapt will be tested like never before. In the long term, the front office faces a pivotal decision: do they hold onto a recovering Trevon Diggs, or do they leverage his value in a trade to build for the future?
This weekend’s game is more than just a test of depth; it’s a litmus test for the entire organization. How Dallas navigates this crisis could very well define the trajectory of their season and their defensive identity for years to come. The spotlight is firmly on the Cowboys’ battered secondary, both on the field and in the front office.
