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Cowboys shake up secondary as Trevon Diggs to rotate, not start vs. Packers

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Oct 2, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Earlier this week, Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer hinted at some potential changes ahead of the team’s Week 4 Sunday Night Football matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

Those changes will be apparent at the cornerback position, with Pro Bowl CB Trevon Diggs not starting against the Packers, but will rotate, per Kristi Scales of 105.3 The Fan. Starting at the corner vs. Green Bay will be All-Pro DaRon Bland, who makes his return from a foot injury that caused him to miss Dallas’ last two games, as well as Kaiir Elam and Reddy Steward.

Brian Schottenheimer hinted at some big defensive changes this week, here is part of it:

Cowboys are rolling with DaRon Bland, Kaiir Elam and Reddy Steward today at cornerback.

Trevon Diggs will rotate in, but will not start.

Per Kristi Scales on @1053thefan
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) September 28, 2025

The veteran cornerback has struggled this season allowing big plays in the pass defense, including one last week vs. the Bears, against Rome Odunze who beat Diggs for a 35-yard touchdown.

Injuries, over the past two seasons, have played a significant role in the defender’s struggles. In 2023, Diggs suffered a torn ACL in practice just before Week 3. In December 2024, he underwent surgery on his left knee to repair the damaged cartilage.

Diggs was a question mark entering the season for the Week 1 season opener vs. the Eagles while still recovering from surgery but managed to play in just 27 snaps during the 24-20 loss.