Trevon Diggs Nears Return as Cowboys Ride Momentum into Crucial Stretch
Coming off a statement win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving, the Dallas Cowboys are already riding high. But Jerry Jones managed to crank the optimism up another notch when he told 105.3 The Fan that cornerback Trevon Diggs could be back on the field as soon as Thursday night against the Detroit Lions.
That wasn’t just hopeful talk. Over the weekend, Dallas officially opened Diggs’ 21-day practice window, signaling that his return from injured reserve is very much in motion. Diggs has missed the last four games while recovering from a concussion and a knee injury - a frustrating stretch for both the player and the team.
And let’s be honest: it's been a turbulent few months for Diggs. Between inconsistent play, a murky concussion timeline, tension with the front office, and some eyebrow-raising comments that stirred up headlines, there were legitimate questions about whether he’d played his final snap in a Cowboys uniform.
But as of now, Diggs is saying all the right things and doing what he needs to do to get back on the field.
“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 kind of message Cowboys fans were hoping to hear. No drama, no distractions - just a focus on football and helping the team keep pushing toward the postseason.
And make no mistake, the Cowboys are very much in the hunt. Winners of three straight - including back-to-back victories over last year’s Super Bowl teams - Dallas has rallied in the face of adversity, including the tragic loss of Marshawn Kneeland, to claw its way back into the NFC playoff picture.
They now sit just 1.5 games behind the Eagles in the NFC East with five games left. The Wild Card race is still a bit of an uphill climb, and the margin for error is slim.
Realistically, Dallas might need to win out to secure a postseason berth. But considering where things stood just a few weeks ago, even having that shot feels like a major turnaround.
That’s why Diggs’ return comes at such a pivotal moment. The last thing this team needs is more off-field noise.
And to his credit, Diggs seems fully aware of that. He’s focused on getting healthy, contributing, and letting his play do the talking.
“I feel way better now, because you don’t know how you’re going to feel when you get out there, you know?” Diggs said.
“I went out there, I was feeling good the first couple of weeks, and then it started to weigh on me a little bit. I started getting some swelling in my knee.
Now, I don’t have any swelling in my knee, I feel good, I feel like I’m running good, I feel like my hamstring’s strong, everything is good and strong. I feel ready.”
That’s exactly what Dallas wants to hear - not just that Diggs is physically ready, but that he’s mentally locked in. And with the Cowboys defense leaning more into man coverage as the season has progressed, the scheme is starting to look more like the one that plays to Diggs’ strengths. He thrives when he can be aggressive, use his instincts, and challenge receivers one-on-one.
If he’s truly back to full speed, and the Cowboys continue to play the kind of defense they’ve shown in recent weeks, Diggs could be a difference-maker down the stretch. Not just as a playmaker, but as a tone-setter - someone who can help elevate an already surging unit.
There’s still noise around Diggs - questions about his long-term future in Dallas, whispers of friction with the coaching staff and front office. But the best way to quiet all of that? Step back on the field, make plays, and help this team keep winning.
The Cowboys are rolling. And now, one of their most talented defenders is on the verge of rejoining the fight.