Trevon Diggs Nearing Return, Ready to Remind the NFL Who He Is
FRISCO - Trevon Diggs isn’t looking for sympathy. He’s looking for the football field - and maybe a little bit of respect.
After spending the bulk of the season on injured reserve, the former All-Pro cornerback is inching closer to a return for a Dallas Cowboys team that’s suddenly found its defensive identity without him. But make no mistake - Diggs is hungry to be part of the resurgence, and he’s got something to prove.
“I know who I am,” Diggs said this week at The Star. “I know what I can do on the field.
I’m going to show them. If they forgot, I’m going to remind them.”
That’s not bravado - that’s the voice of a competitor who’s been sidelined too long. Diggs hasn’t played since Week 6, when he suited up against the Panthers on October 12 in a 30-27 loss that dropped Dallas to 2-3-1. Since then, the Cowboys have gone 4-2, sparked by a retooled defense that’s finally started to match the offense’s firepower.
A big part of that turnaround? The trade deadline addition of Quinnen Williams up front, and the return of several key defenders from early-season injuries. Now, with Diggs’ 21-day practice window officially open, the Cowboys could soon be adding one of their most dynamic playmakers back into the mix.
But it won’t be this week.
Dallas ruled Diggs out for their Week 14 matchup against the 7-5 Detroit Lions, keeping him on the shelf alongside left tackle Tyler Guyton (ankle). It’s a cautious move, and probably a smart one, considering Diggs is working his way back from both a concussion and lingering knee issues - the latest chapter in a stretch that’s included back-to-back knee surgeries over the past two years.
Still, the timing of his return feels critical. The Cowboys, now 6-5-1, are in the thick of the NFC playoff race, and the defense is trending in the right direction. Adding Diggs back into the fold could elevate this unit from solid to dangerous.
And for Diggs, this is about more than just getting back on the field. It’s about reminding people of the player who led the NFL in interceptions in 2021, the one who’s capable of flipping a game with a single read and a burst of speed.
“I’m really excited,” Diggs said. “I feel like momentum is going, and I just want to make sure I go out there and continue the momentum, put out great effort, make plays, and just continue to try and help this team win.”
That’s the mindset of a player who’s not just chasing a comeback - he’s chasing impact. And if the Cowboys are going to make a real push down the stretch, they’ll need all the help they can get in the secondary. Diggs brings ball skills, length, and a knack for big moments - all traits that could come in handy as Dallas gears up for a playoff push.
For now, the wait continues. But the message from Diggs is clear: don’t forget what he’s capable of.
He hasn’t. And soon enough, he plans to make sure the rest of the league remembers, too.