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Todd Archer
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is not sure if he will be able to play the regular-season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4, but he might start the season on the 53-man roster anyway.
Diggs is currently on the physically unable to perform list and has yet to practice, but he said, «I feel way better than I should feel.»
Asked about playing Week 1, Diggs said, «Maybe, maybe not.»
If Diggs opens the season on PUP, then he would be forced to miss the first four games. If the team believes Diggs could be ready to play earlier, then they could carry him on their roster to open the season.
DaRon Bland and Kaiir Elam, who was acquired in the offseason in a trade from the Buffalo Bills, as the starters with undrafted rookie Zion Childress and veteran Kemon Hall working in the slot.
It is possible the Cowboys could look to shore up the cornerback spot with a trade, free agent signing or waiver-wire pickup following Tuesday’s final cuts.
«Oh, I’m very hungry,» Diggs said. «I’m itching to get back out on the field. Like, I can’t wait.»
