Former Alabama DB Trevon Diggs set to return from injury, praised by Cowboys coach
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It was has been a long, strenuous journey for former Alabama defensive back Trevon Diggs, as he’s worked through two major knee injuries in hopes of returning to his All-Pro level with the Dallas Cowboys.
Diggs first tore his ACL during a September practice in 2023, causing him to miss all but two games.
In 2024, Diggs returned to play in 11 games but was shut down after cartilage issues were discovered in the injured knee. He then underwent surgery in January and has been rehabbing ever since.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Diggs checked off a major milestone in his recovery when he passed his recent physical, moving him off the PUP list and on to the Cowboys’ active roster.
Diggs’ head coach had high praise for the time and effort his star defensive back has put in to return to the field.
“I’d be remiss if I didn’t talk about how hard Trevon’s been working. He’s doing an incredible job with Britt (Brown),” Brian Schottenheimer said. “These things don’t happen if he’s not putting in the time and the effort to do the stuff that he’s been doing. Really proud of him.”
Through 5 season with Dallas, Diggs has racked up 215 total tackles, 20 interceptions and 63 pass breakups. He was named to Pro Bowls in 2021 and 2022 and was a First Team All-Pro in ’21.
With the Crimson Tide, Diggs recorded 68 total tackles, 4 interceptions and 17 pass breakups. He was a member of the 2017 National Championship team and was also a dangerous kick returner in college.
Current sports editor with the Enterprise-Journal in McComb, Ms. Mizzou grad '24 and college athletics enthusiast.
