Cowboys Shocked: Trevon Diggs Injury Opens Door for a Forgotten CB to Step Up
DALLAS, TX — The Cowboys are in shock.
Star cornerback Trevon Diggs has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol after a bizarre accident at home, sending shockwaves through Cowboys Nation just days before a crucial matchup against the Washington Commanders.
With the team’s secondary already struggling, this unexpected injury leaves Dallas scrambling for answers — and searching for the next man up.
From Forgotten to Frontline
That next man could be Caelen Carson, a name many fans haven’t heard in months.
The second-year cornerback was sidelined in July with a knee injury suffered during training camp, forcing him to miss the entire preseason and the first stretch of the regular season.
Now, Carson is finally back on the practice field — fully healthy, fully active, and ready to compete.
After the Cowboys waived wide receiver Jalen Cropper earlier this week, the team suddenly has an open roster spot that could be used to activate Carson in time for Sunday’s showdown.
Can Carson Handle the Pressure?
Let’s face it: Dallas’ defensive backfield has been shaky all year. Losing Diggs only makes things worse. But Carson brings the one thing the Cowboys need most — grit and physicality.
During his brief rookie campaign, Carson started five games before a shoulder injury ended his season early. His Week 1 battle against Amari Cooper and the Browns showed flashes of promise — enough to remind fans why the Cowboys were so high on him in the 2024 NFL Draft.
“He’s not a ballhawk like Diggs — he’s a bulldog,” one insider said. “He’ll hit you, he’ll fight you, and he never backs down.”
Now, with the Cowboys’ secondary stretched thin, Carson has the chance to prove that resilience matters more than reputation.
Next Man Up
Defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus will lean on a combination of DaRon Bland, Kaiir Elam, Reddy Steward, and Trikweze Bridges, but Carson’s readiness could be the X-factor Dallas desperately needs.
In a week filled with bad news, his return could bring a spark — maybe even a sense of hope.
🔥 Final Word:
Trevon Diggs’ injury hit the Cowboys hard.
But sometimes, when one star falls, another rises.
And this Sunday, all eyes in Dallas might shift from Diggs’ absence…
to Caelen Carson, the forgotten corner who could turn adversity into opportunity.
