Just a week ago, the door on a Trevon Diggs return seemed slammed shut after he publicly stated he was healthy but the team refused to activate him. But in the “soap opera” that owner Jerry Jones describes, a new plot twist has emerged.
Aug 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium.
“Trending in the Right Direction” & The Final Window of Opportunity
Speaking on 105.3 The Fan, EVP Stephen Jones struck a notably different tone: “I think he’s certainly trending in the right direction. It looks like that certainly could very well be the case… We’ll play that up until game time.”
This is the clearest signal yet that the Cowboys could activate Diggs to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Per NFL rules, they must make this move by Saturday—the final day of Diggs’ 21-day practice window. If activated, Diggs would be eligible to play, with a final game status decision coming 90 minutes before kickoff.
The Reason Behind the Shift: DaRon Bland’s Injury
A key factor driving this potential move is the significant foot injury to DaRon Bland. Bland is expected to undergo foot surgery for the second consecutive year and is likely headed for Injured Reserve (IR). Losing this defensive cornerstone is a major blow, and Diggs represents the only potential high-caliber replacement to fill that void.
The Future Picture: A Final Audition Before Goodbye?
Even if he returns for the final three games, Diggs’ long-term future in Dallas remains extremely bleak. With a 2026 cap hit exceeding $18 million and zero guaranteed salary left on his deal, he is the prime candidate to be a cap casualty.
In all likelihood, this would be Diggs’ final act as a Dallas Cowboy. But before the curtain falls, this “soap opera” has one more compelling episode: can the once-dominant star use this unlikely last chance to prove his worth, or is this merely the bittersweet closing scene of an expensive, unfulfilled era?