How Can This Keep Happening? Cowboys Announce Another Devastating Injury

Trevon Diggs’ season-ending surgery caps off a nightmare year for the Dallas Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 season has been a rollercoaster of dashed hopes, with high expectations giving way to frustration and disappointment. Coming off three consecutive 12-win seasons, fans were confident this would be the year for a deep playoff run. But injuries and inconsistency have left Dallas at a disheartening 5-8 record, including a troubling 1-6 record at home.

And now, the news gets worse.

Trevon Diggs: Season Over

The Cowboys announced that All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs will undergo season-ending knee surgery, sidelining him for the remaining four games of 2024. According to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, Diggs was initially optimistic earlier in the week and told reporters he expected to play in Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. However, medical evaluations determined the injury required immediate surgical intervention.

This is a bitter blow for Diggs, who has faced relentless challenges over the past two seasons. After tearing his ACL during practice in 2023 and playing just two games that year, he worked hard to return to the field. Unfortunately, his comeback has been marred by further setbacks, including missed games this season.

The Cowboys’ Injury Plague

The loss of Diggs is just the latest chapter in what feels like a cursed season for the Cowboys. Injuries have ravaged key players across the roster, turning a team with championship ambitions into one struggling to remain competitive.

Quarterback Dak Prescott, the face of the franchise, underwent hamstring surgery after only eight games, leaving a significant void in the offense. Star linebacker Micah Parsons, a defensive cornerstone, has missed four games due to injuries of his own. The team’s depth has been tested in ways few could have predicted, forcing them to rely on practice squad players and emergency signings.

A Season of “What Ifs”

Dallas fans are left wondering what might have been had the team stayed healthy. The Cowboys entered the season with big contracts for Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, signaling a commitment to building a championship-caliber roster. But the relentless injury bug has overshadowed any promise the team showed early in the year.

Trevon Diggs, a two-time Pro Bowler and a cornerstone of the Cowboys’ secondary, was expected to play a pivotal role alongside rising star DaRon Bland. The duo had the potential to dominate opposing offenses, but injuries have repeatedly derailed that vision.

What’s Next for Dallas?

With Diggs out, the Cowboys will need to find a way to patch up their already battered defense. The cornerback room, once a position of strength, is now stretched thin. Defensive Coordinator Mike Zimmer may need to rotate younger, less experienced players into starting roles, a tough ask in the closing stretch of a grueling season.

While the playoffs are now a distant dream, these final four games could be an opportunity for Dallas to evaluate their roster and build momentum for 2025. However, for fans and players alike, this season will be remembered as one of immense promise lost to relentless adversity.

The Dallas Cowboys will need to regroup and hope for better luck—and health—next year.