Cowboys' Diggs Nears Return vs. Lions

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is on track for a potential return to the lineup when the team faces the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in Week 14, providing a boost to a defense that has fueled the Cowboys' recent three-game winning streak.

Diggs, sidelined since mid-October after suffering a concussion at his home and dealing with lingering knee issues from offseason surgery, spoke positively about his recovery this week. "I have no swelling in my knee," Diggs said. "I feel good. I feel like I'm running good. I feel like my hamstrings strong, everything is good, strong. I feel ready." The Cowboys activated his 21-day practice window on Sunday, signaling his imminent return. Owner Jerry Jones reinforced the optimism, stating on 105.3 The Fan that Diggs' knee "will be on the field in Detroit next Thursday, in my view, barring a setback."

The 26-year-old Diggs, a two-time Pro Bowler, has appeared in just six games this season, recording 18 tackles before his injuries. He signed a five-year, $97 million extension prior to the 2023 campaign but played only 11 games that year after tearing his ACL. This season's troubles began with knee surgery during the offseason, though...