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Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is setting high expectations for himself as he works through recovery from a serious knee procedure. Speaking at the team’s mandatory minicamp, Diggs expressed his desire to be back on the field for the Cowboys’ season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 4 — a goal that surpasses initial medical projections.

Diggs is recovering from surgery to repair a cartilage injury in his left knee, a procedure that involved a chondral tissue graft. The injury and operation are considered more complex than his previous ACL tear in the same knee, which he suffered in September 2023. That ACL injury had initially been expected to keep him out until October 2024, but Diggs defied the odds by returning for the 2024 season opener. He says his recovery from this most recent injury feels smoother, with no lingering soreness or swelling, and he believes he could play right now — though medical restrictions limit him to rehab activities only.

The location and nature of his rehab work have raised some concerns within the Cowboys organization. While Diggs is rehabbing at the team’s headquarters, The Star, he’s also doing much of his work in Florida under the guidance of personal trainer Myron Flowers. Flowers, a longtime family acquaintance who has trained both Trevon and his brother, NFL star Stefon Diggs, has been leading his recovery efforts for the past two years. Diggs says he trusts Flowers completely and prefers to continue his work with him.

However, the Cowboys have not publicly endorsed this approach. Team owner Jerry Jones has hinted that Diggs’ knee injury in 2024 might have been a consequence of suboptimal rehab practices following his ACL tear. This subtle criticism adds weight to the growing tension about Diggs’ limited participation with the team’s medical staff.

There could also be financial consequences. Diggs risks losing $500,000 from his $9 million base salary if he fails to meet the threshold of participating in at least 84% of offseason workouts at team facilities. As of now, he’s below that mark, and team officials have yet to determine whether to enforce the penalty.

Despite the scrutiny, Diggs remains upbeat. On Wednesday, he was seen laughing and enjoying a locker room pingpong match between teammates Micah Parsons and Jay Toia, appearing unconcerned by the off-field drama. Nevertheless, he admits public perception bothers him — especially suggestions that he isn’t working hard in rehab. To push back against that narrative, Diggs released a YouTube documentary titled “Seven”, showcasing his rehab journey following his ACL injury. He plans to release another documentary in 2025 detailing his current recovery process.

Diggs has a track record of elite performance, having led the NFL in interceptions in 2021 and earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. However, injuries and concerns about his physicality have somewhat overshadowed his on-field reputation. With encouragement from teammate Micah Parsons — who visited him during rehab and believes Diggs can be the 2025 Comeback Player of the Year — Diggs is determined to reclaim his place among the league’s elite. As Parsons put it, “No more excuses.”