It’s Week 2 of the NFL season, and the Dallas Cowboys’ defense is out of sync. Dallas is giving up an average of over 300 passing yards to the opponents. A glaring problem that stands in sharp contrast to last year’s solid unit.

Not talking about the obvious #11 void in the defense, the spotlight shifts now to veteran corner, a player who has not quite meshed with new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ scheme.

That player is Trevon Diggs, who might get on the trading block.

Under Eberflus, the Cowboys’ defense has shifted dramatically from the Mike Zimmer and Dan Quinn years. He leans almost exclusively on zone coverage — 96% of snaps against the Giants came in zone — and the system demands corners who can stay disciplined in space without costly lapses.

That’s where the fit issue comes in. Diggs is a press-heavy, ball-hawking corner who thrives in man-to-man matchups, not in zone reliability.

Add in his recent injuries — with Stephen Jones calling his return a “week-to-week” situation on 105.3 The Fan — and the disconnect becomes even sharper. The scheme has moved on, but Diggs hasn’t had the chance to prove he can adapt.

With promising young corners like DaRon Bland and rookie Shavon Revel waiting in the wings, the Cowboys might view Diggs as expendable.

Though Bland is returning from a foot injury still, both players make a strong case for mixing up the secondary instead of banking on an unsettled veteran.

Additionally, in the post-Micah Parsons trade, the team is in a transition phase. It’s reshaping the roster to make up for the void. The defensive weaknesses need immediate attention, but the Cowboys are focusing on the long-term sustainability.

It is already flush with future draft capital, and cutting ties with Diggs could free more cap space. It will ultimately create room for bolstering other areas, either via trade or free-agent acquisitions.

Diggs being mentioned as a trade candidate makes sense when you look at the Cowboys’ bigger picture.

Jerry Jones is ready for big defensive moves

Dallas’ defense is struggling through games. Allowing 422 yards through the air to the Giants was a big red flag. In a recent appearance on 105.3 The Fan, Jerry openly admitted the defense needs help. And also confirmed the Cowboys are open for business in the trade market.

“Absolutely, I’m open for business period relative now that we have those extra picks. We should be,” Jones said.

Meanwhile, the trade deadline is a little over six weeks away. The upshot is a clear trade plan focused on defensive help to bolster coverage and pressure areas in which the Cowboys surrendered far too many yards in Week 2.

And the defense’s reliance on a zone scheme intended to speed up quarterbacks and disrupt plays fell flat. Jones saw that.

So, he knows defensive additions are essential for changing results. The recent signing of Jadeveon Clowney may temporarily fix that. But one player won’t fix it all, and not for long.

For a long-term solution, Jerry may eye top edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, who is resolving his contract situation and potentially hitting free agency after 2025.

The Cowboys are playing catch-up now. Trying to get aggressive before the trade deadline spoils the party.