Trevon Diggs has torn his cruciate ligament during practice for the Dallas Cowboys. This is reported by Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero for the “NFL Network. “

This would be a major blow to the Dallas Cowboys. As NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report, the Texans will have to do without Trevon Diggs for the rest of the season.

The star cornerback injured his knee on Thursday. A further examination is said to have revealed that the cruciate ligament is torn.

For Diggs, it is the first injury since a hairline fracture in his foot. That cost him four games in his rookie season in 2020.

Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reported that the current injury occurred during one-on-one drills. After the session, Diggs was on crutches, he said.

Diggs with interception and forced fumble

The two-time Pro Bowler had started the final season of his rookie contract strong, standing at four tackles, three passes defended, one interception and one forced fumble.

He played his part in the “Americas’ Team” celebrating two resounding victories, allowing only two scores against the New York Giants (40-0) and the New York Jets (30-10). Diggs had been selected to the Pro Bowl the previous two years.

The financial reward followed before this season: The 25-year-old, who has been with the team since Wednesday, signed for another five years and will receive up to 97 million US dollars. He is guaranteed 42.3 million US dollars.

The younger brother of Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs attracted NFL attention in the 2021 season when he collected 11 interceptions – a season best – and scored his only two touchdowns to date.