After another loss in the NFL, this time against the San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs found himself in a post-game altercation with a reporter. Diggs clashed with Mike Leslie of WFAA, and hours later, the player took the time to clarify what happened.
During the game, Leslie took to his X account to criticize the Cowboys player for not giving his all on a specific play involving TE George Kittle. Diggs himself addressed this situation directly: āI just felt like it was unnecessary,ā the CB said regarding Leslieās tweet.
āI just felt like he was trying to use my name for clicks. And after the game I just happened to see it. I looked, I clicked on it, I seen who it was, and I was like, āOh, heās right here. I just saw you.ā So I went up to him, and I just spoke how I felt,ā Diggs addressed the situation on teammate Micah Parsonsās podcast.
āI feel there was a lot of emotions just losing, coming off the game, and weāre fresh off the loss. Iām a competitor, so Iām wanting to win. So just a lot of emotions. I kind of let my emotions get the best of me. But at the end of the day it still doesnāt make it right for anybody just to be saying anything or just trying to throw dirt on your name or make you seem like you were doing bad or a bad job, because I felt I played my hardest game,ā Cowboys player also added.
Trevon Diggs #7 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on from the sideline during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
Trevon Diggs reflects on performance
After another defeat this season, Diggs became the target of criticism regarding his performance, particularly for a specific play that drew the ire of reporters. In response, the Cowboys player was very straightforward about the situation: āIf I was wrong, like if I gave up the play, gave up the touchdown or something like, I canāt say nothing,ā Diggs said.
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āLike, I have to take that on the chin. But itās like youāre just anything, Iām not going for that. Iām not going to just allow you to try to make me seem out of that play, make me seem like Iām the problem. Thatās not cool. And youāre right here. You work for the Cowboys ā youāre not [working] for the Cowboys, you work with us. Like, you might not know whatās going on, but you know that wasnāt on me. So it just was weird to me. And I just didnāt like that.ā
Trevon Diggs is a key piece for the Dallas Cowboys. Although he isnāt having his best season, neither is the team as a whole. Head coach Mike McCarthy still trusts in the abilities of his players, and itās likely that Diggs will continue to play for the remainder of the season.
Dallas Cowboys upcoming matches:
- vs Atlanta Falcons, Week 9
- vs Philadelphia Eagles, Week 10
- vs Houston Texans, Week 11
- vs Washington Commanders, Week 12
- vs New York Giants, Week 13
