Cowboys’ Trevon Diggs takes next step toward return from concussion

For the past two games, the Dallas Cowboys have been without starting cornerback Trevon Diggs.

The sixth-year pro was a surprise scratch ahead of their Week 7 showdown with the Washington Commanders, following an injury suffered at home. Dallas was quiet on the details, but Diggs' injury was more serious than it initially seemed.

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Not only was he out in Week 7, but Diggs was also ruled out in Week 8 when the Cowboys visited the Denver Broncos. He will miss at least three more contests, since he was placed on IR ahead of that game.

There were reports that this could signal the end of his season, but that might not be the case. According to head coach Brian Schottenheimer, Diggs is meeting with a neurologist on Friday to get cleared from the concussion protocol.

Brian Schottenheimer said Trevon Diggs is meeting with neurologist today as he looks to get out of the concussion protocol. He said everything has been good so far with Diggs recovery.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) October 31, 2025

If cleared, Diggs will still have to miss the minimum number of games before returning from the IR. The big question, however, is whether or not he will still be with the Cowboys when that happens.

Is there an ulterior motive for Trevon Diggs' meeting with neurologist?

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons. | Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

Most rumors have the Cowboys adding talent ahead of the NFL trade deadline, but there are also reports that Diggs could be moved.

Since suffering a torn ACL in 2023, Diggs and the front office haven't exactly seen eye-to-eye. There have been disputes about his rehab, which reached a boiling point when he was stripped of $500,000 in salary for rehabbing away from the team's facilities.

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Diggs was also supportive of his good friend Micah Parsons while the star pass rusher asked for a trade among failed extension talks.

Perhaps Diggs aims to prove he's healthy in an effort to increase his desirability on the trade market. If that's the case, it could be in the best interest for both parties if he was afforded a fresh start.

Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs exchange jerseys. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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