The Dallas Cowboys needed clarity on Trevon Diggs's ‘mystery' concussion, and on Monday they finally got it. The standout corner broke his silence on the concussion, offering a simple three-word explanation that instantly grabbed attention: “At home accident.” Diggs shared the detail with Clarence Hill Jr. of DFW Sports, who reported that the Cowboys star feels healthy, refreshed, and ready to be himself again. The two-time Pro Bowler said he now feels better than he did at the start of the season — an encouraging sign for the Cowboys as they prepare for the Detroit Lions and eye a possible Trevon Diggs return on Thursday.

His recovery extends beyond the concussion. Diggs revealed to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News that soreness in both knees was the main reason he landed on injured reserve. That IR stint sidelined him longer than expected, but his tone carried confidence. He wants to play. He believes he can. And he expects to be available, if the Cowboys clear him in time.

A Return the Cowboys Didn’t Expect This Soon

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The Cowboys placed Trevon Diggs on IR earlier this season due to concussion, a move that felt like a major defensive setback. His absence stretched the secondary thin. It forced young corners into pressure-cooker reps. It changed how the Cowboys disguised coverages under stadium lights. But if Diggs suits up in Detroit, the entire picture shifts.

His footwork looked crisp in walkthroughs. His voice sounded steady, not rushed. The Cowboys' coaches also know what a locked-in Diggs brings. He gives them tighter windows, gives them quicker reads, and brings the swagger that helped define last year’s defense. The Lions challenge arrives fast. And now Diggs’ push to return has become its own storyline.

Now the question hangs over Thursday night like a spotlight. If Trevon Diggs returns to the field, how much louder can the Cowboys’ defense become the moment he plants and drives on a ball again?