Trevon Diggs Back in Action, But Perrion Winfrey’s Absence Raises Alarming Questions for Defense

Trevon Diggs stepping back fully into Cowboys practice this week? That’s a breath of fresh air, especially considering the rocky road he’s been down since late last year. After sidelining himself from team drills since December due to a nagging left knee injury—one that abruptly ended his 2024 season after just 11 games—seeing him push through a full week of prep ignites hope for Thursday’s Philadelphia showdown. Remember, Diggs’ journey hasn’t been a cakewalk: just two appearances in 2023 before a devastating ACL tear in Week 3, followed by serious bone graft surgery early this year. The odds looked grim, but here we are, inching closer to a potential comeback. Meanwhile, the Cowboys could still face some line-up uncertainties, with defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey out practicing Tuesday due to back troubles, though Tyler Guyton and Brevyn Spann-Ford are bouncing back strong. This story isn’t over—far from it, actually—and I’m eager to see how it unfolds as kickoff draws near. LEARN MORE

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs remained a full participant in Tuesday’s practice, putting him on track to play Thursday’s season opener at Philadelphia.

Diggs has made it through a full week of practice after previously not having practiced or played with teammates since Dec. 9 when he injured his left knee. That ended Diggs’ 2024 season after 11 games. He played only two games in 2023 before tearing his left ACL during a Week 3 practice.

Diggs’ 2025 season was in doubt when he underwent chondral bone graft surgery on his left knee Jan. 23. The surgery transplants pieces of bone tissue into the joint to stimulate growth.

The only player the Cowboys might not have available Thursday night is defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey, who remained out of practice Tuesday with a back issue.

Left tackle Tyler Guyton (knee) and tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford (ankle) again were full participants.