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Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus said there could be some big changes on defense this week as his unit looked to get back on track.<\/p>\n

Most expected those changes to be scheme-centric, but Eberflus also mentioned personnel moves. As the team’s showdown with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football neared its start, we learned that wasn’t just lip service.<\/p>\n

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Eberflus made a big move as he plans to start DaRon Bland, Kaiir Elam, and Reddy Stewart at cornerback. That means All-Pro Trevon Diggs will be on the bench to start the game.<\/p>\n

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Brian Schottenheimer hinted at some big defensive changes this week, here is part of it:<\/p>\n

Cowboys are rolling with DaRon Bland, Kaiir Elam and Reddy Steward today at cornerback.<\/p>\n

Trevon Diggs will rotate in, but will not start.<\/p>\n

Per Kristi Scales on @1053thefan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Diggs has struggled this season, surrendering multiple big plays in the passing game. While it’s been frustrating to watch, it’s fair to ask if his knee is giving him issues.<\/p>\n

In 2023, Diggs suffered a torn ACL ahead of Week 3 and missed the rest of the season. His 2024 campaign was also cut short due to a knee injury, leading to surgery for the second year straight.<\/p>\n

It was a surprise to see Diggs back in Week 1 this season, but perhaps he wasn’t 100 percent ready to return to the field. Working him into the rotation with more caution could help him as much as the defense.<\/p>\n

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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers makes a catch for a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs. \/ Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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