Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs addressed his intense “deez nuts” exchange with a reporter following the team’s 30-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. This defeat leaves the Cowboys with a 3-4 record, putting them behind the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders in the NFC East. The loss was particularly frustrating as they allowed three touchdowns in the third quarter.
After the game, a reporter criticized Diggs for his effort during a George Kittle interception that put the 49ers close to the goal line. Diggs retorted by questioning the reporter’s understanding of the play, stating, “You don’t know football,” and then walked away, adding, “We can talk about deez nuts,” referencing a well-known meme.
On “The Edge with Micah Parsons,” Diggs reflected on the “unnecessary” altercation, expressing that he felt the reporter was using his name for attention. He said, “I felt he was trying to use my name for clicks,” and noted how he approached the reporter after recognizing him.
Diggs shared that he was emotional due to the recent loss, saying, “I’m a competitor. I wanted to win,” which contributed to his reaction. Nonetheless, he maintained that the reporter’s comments were unjustified. “It doesn’t make it right for anybody to be saying anything, or trying to throw dirt on your name, make it seem like you’re doing a bad job.”
He emphasized, “I felt like I played my hardest game yesterday… for him to throw dirt on my name didn’t sit right with me because [he’s] completely wrong.”
He concluded, “If I was wrong, gave up a play, I can’t say nothing. I have to take that on the chin. You saying anything, I’m not going to take that. I’m not going to allow you to try to make me seem I’m the problem. That’s not cool.”
The Cowboys are set to play against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
