The Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs did not start the game against the Green Bay Packers due to an internal suspension, as previously reported by NBC. The punishment stemmed from off-the-field issues, and Diggs accepted the coaching staffâs decision not to play him, a call initially made by defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.
The striking 40-40 tie between Dallas and Green Bay raises the question of what might have happened if Diggs had played. However, thatâs water under the bridge, and the franchise is now shifting its focus to the Week 5 game against the New York Jets.
Following the suspension and his absence against the Packers, Diggs sent a request to Eberflus regarding how he wants to play once he returns to the field after serving his punishment. The defensive coordinator has taken note of his playerâs message.
Diggsâ message to Eberflus
âRough week. I guess coach is holding me accountable. Itâs cool. Back on track this week, ready to work. Itâs not like we donât have talent. We got to be in position. And I feel like once again positioned to do it⊠but itâs just all about being in position to make the plays,â was Diggsâ request for Eberflus, asking to play man-to-man coverage, according to Clarence Hill of All City DLLS.
Trevon Diggs of the Cowboys
âI have to be comfortable being uncomfortable. Itâs not about what I want,â Diggs added. The Cowboys cornerback has started in most games and is ready to return to the first team for the matchup against New York.
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Eberflusâ response
Diggsâ request to play differently in his defensive role with the Cowboys was addressed by defensive coordinator Eberflus, who responded: âI value his opinion and itâs important that you do that as a coach⊠but weâre growing as a group,â said the assistant coach, known for preferring zone coverages. Time will tell if he takes his playerâs request into account.
