Dallas Cowboys Cornerback Trevon Diggs to Miss Sunday's Game with Concussion

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Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs will miss Sunday's game against Washington after sustaining a concussion in an accident at his house, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Friday. Diggs had concussion symptoms when he reported to the team's facility on the same day, and was subsequently evaluated by the team's medical staff and placed in concussion protocol. This setback comes as the Cowboys are struggling to contain their opponents, ranking last in the NFL in yards allowed and passing yards allowed heading into the game. The team will also be without top receiver Terry McLaurin, who will miss his fourth consecutive game with a quadriceps injury.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trevon Diggs, Dallas Cowboys cornerback, will miss Sunday's game against Washington due to a concussion sustained in an accident at his house.
  • Diggs experienced concussion symptoms on Friday and was evaluated by the team's medical staff, who placed him in concussion protocol.
  • The Cowboys are struggling defensively, ranking last in the NFL in yards allowed and passing yards allowed heading into the game against Washington.
  • Top receiver Terry McLaurin will miss his fourth consecutive game for Washington due to a quadriceps injury.
  • The Cowboys are expecting star receiver CeeDee Lamb to return after missing three games with a high ankle sprain.

Statistics:

  • The Cowboys are 2-3-1 in the current NFL season.
  • Washington will be without Terry McLaurin for his fourth consecutive game due to a quadriceps injury.
  • Trevon Diggs has missed games in the second consecutive year for the Dallas Cowboys, initially rehabbing a major knee injury.
  • Diggs has played in the first six games of the season.
  • The Cowboys are ranked last in the NFL in yards allowed and passing yards allowed.

Sources:

  • "Frisco, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys cornerback Treon Diggs will miss Sunday's game against Washington after sustaining a concussion in an accident at his house, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Friday. Diggs had concussion symptoms when he reported to the team's facility Friday after the accident Thursday night, Schottenheimer said."

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  • "Washington will be without top receiver Terry McLaurin, who will miss his fourth consecutive game with a quadriceps injury."

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