The Cowboys have been waiting for answers on Trevon Diggs’ status, and now they’ve got them. After weeks of silence, the Pro Bowl cornerback finally addressed the “mystery” surrounding his concussion - and his explanation was as brief as it was unexpected: “At home accident.”
That’s all Diggs needed to say. The message was clear.
Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs had three words to me about the mysterious concussion: At home accident
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) November 30, 2025
He also said he’s healthy and ready to be himself again. Feels better than he did at start of season,
Ready to play Thursday if the Cowboys let him https://t.co/YIEsp5lFLc pic.twitter.com/KfsUOifvqh
He’s moved past it, and more importantly, he’s feeling good - better, in fact, than he did when the season kicked off. That’s a big deal for a Dallas defense that’s gearing up for a high-stakes Thursday night clash with the Detroit Lions.
But Diggs’ road back hasn’t just been about clearing concussion protocol. As he told reporters, the bigger issue that landed him on injured reserve was soreness in both knees.
That detail helps explain why his absence stretched longer than anticipated. Still, Diggs sounded confident - not just hopeful, but ready.
He wants to play. He believes he’s ready to play.
And now it’s just a matter of whether the Cowboys’ medical and coaching staff agree.
Make no mistake: his return would be a game-changer.
When Diggs was placed on IR earlier this season, it felt like a gut punch to a defense that had been leaning heavily on its secondary. His absence forced younger corners into bigger roles, pushed the coaching staff to get creative with coverages, and removed one of the unit’s most dynamic playmakers from the equation. The Cowboys still found ways to win, but the margin for error shrank without No. 7 on the field.
Now, with Detroit looming, Diggs is trending toward a return - and the timing couldn’t be better.
In walkthroughs, his footwork looked sharp. His demeanor?
Calm and focused. That’s what you want to see from a player trying to reinsert himself into a high-speed defense with playoff aspirations.
And the coaching staff knows exactly what a fully engaged Trevon Diggs brings: tighter coverage, quicker reactions, more confidence across the board. He’s the kind of player who changes how quarterbacks read the field - and how offensive coordinators call plays.
The Lions present a serious test. They’ve got weapons, they’ve got balance, and they’re not afraid to push the ball downfield. But if Diggs is back - really back - then the Cowboys might just have the piece they need to tilt the matchup back in their favor.
So here we are, heading into Thursday night with one question hanging in the air: If Trevon Diggs is cleared to play, how quickly can he remind everyone why he’s one of the most impactful corners in the league?
Because if he’s ready to plant, drive, and jump a route like we know he can - the Cowboys' defense might be about to find another gear.