Seahawks take to Twitter to react to Quandre Diggs injury
By Lee Vowell
Current Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs suffered a terrible leg injury in Week 18. Several Seattle players, and one very good friend, took to Twitter to say how devasted they were by Diggs’ injury.
Quandre Diggs was arguably the Seahawks best defensive player this season. He led the team in interceptions with 5 (the next closest was D.J. Reed with 2 and Reed’s all came in one game), was third in passes defended (7), third in tackles (94) and was one of just two Seahawks selected to the Pro Bowl. The other was Wagner.
But Diggs’ injury came at the worst possible moment for the player as it happened in the final game of the season. The positive is that while Diggs broke his leg it seems as if there was little-to-no ligament damage so he could be ready to practice in 6 months. This means almost in time for training camp.
Seattle Seahawks react to Quandre Diggs’ leg injury
https://twitter.com/DuaneBrown76/status/1480400132243927040
But the question will remain just how healthy Diggs is to start 2022. His kind of injury can cause a player to miss significant parts of a season. Unfortunately for the player, the injury could cost him millions of dollars as teams might not be willing to risk paying for a player they might not even have for a chunk of 2022.
Jordyn Brooks says Quandre Diggs holds him accountable in Seahawks' defense.
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) January 10, 2022
How?
"Yelling."
Pray for my brother @qdiggs6
— DJ_2Great (@D7_Reed) January 10, 2022
Seattle, however, needs to re-sign Quandre Diggs. Not only has he proven to be a great player since they traded for him in 2019 but the reactions of his teammates on Sunday showed how much of an important part of the locker room he is.
Tyler Lockett on why he's sticking around with Quandre Diggs, who will have surgery in Arizona, rather than fly back with the team tonight: "That's my best friend, that's my brother." pic.twitter.com/rZWxSJZb3w
— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) January 10, 2022
https://twitter.com/Prez/status/1480333196348768258
https://twitter.com/DangeRussWilson/status/1480405819997011976
The Seahawks need to extend Diggs for three years with an incentive-laden deal based on his availability. But he will be worth it. Both on the field and to his team.
Patriots safety Adrian Phillips was emotional in speaking about his close friend Quandre Diggs, the Seahawks safety who sustained a serious leg injury today. pic.twitter.com/6qFWOlJlEW
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) January 10, 2022
Next. 4 Seahawks who can't be relied upon for 2022 success. dark
This final one shows not only what a good teammate and football player is but what a decent human Quandre Diggs is. Being a well-liked player is one thing. Being a good friend is another. The Seahawks don’t need to sign Diggs simply because he’s a good teammate – that helps, though – but because he is a baller on the field. Do the right thing, Seahawks, and bring back Diggs.