Cowboys Cornerback Trevon Diggs Aims September Return After Knee Surgery

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs, recovering from chondral bone graft surgery on his left knee this offseason, is progressing ahead of schedule and aims to return to the field in September 2025. Despite missing much of the past two seasons due to multiple injuries—including a torn ACL in 2023—and playing only 13 games since signing a five-year extension, Diggs remains optimistic about returning shortly after the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. He currently remains on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list but is expected to be removed soon, potentially avoiding the four-game minimum absence that would come with staying on the list. Diggs rehabbed away from the Cowboys’ facilities, resulting in a $500,000 salary deduction, but credits his private South Florida team for his accelerated recovery. His return is seen as critical to the Cowboys’ defense, especially as they adjust to new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. While the Cowboys have not provided an official timeline, both Diggs and team personnel are cautiously optimistic about his availability early in the season.