Dallas Cowboys face critical cornerback depth questions (June 2025) with Trevon Diggs' rehab ongoing. Injuries mount as team preps for 2025 season. More.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
How 'bout them Cowboys! As we head into the final days of OTAs, the dominant storyline remains the health and depth of the Dallas secondary, particularly at cornerback. While optimism surrounds Trevon Diggs' recovery, his absence from team facilities for rehab and other injuries in the group cast a long shadow as the team looks to build on their 2024 NFC East title.
'All signs are positive' - Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer on Trevon Diggs' knee rehab, though questions linger.
The Cowboys' cornerback room is undeniably under the microscope. Star corner Trevon Diggs is currently rehabbing his significant knee injury down in Miami, a personal choice during these voluntary OTAs. Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer remains upbeat, stating he spoke with Diggs last week and 'All signs are positive.' However, COO Stephen Jones admitted the team would prefer Diggs work with director of rehabilitation Britt Brown at The Star. While he's expected back for mandatory minicamp next week, his true readiness for the 2025 season won't be clear until training camp. Compounding the issue, rookie Shavon Revel Jr. is also recovering from an injury, and DaRon Bland is looking to recapture his record-setting 2023 form (9 INTs, 5 pick-sixes) after missing 10 games in 2024. This uncertainty has led the Cowboys to test the versatility of Juanyeh Thomas, who confidently stated, 'I can play in any spot,' as the team searches for solutions with Jourdan Lewis no longer on the roster.
It's not just the secondary raising eyebrows. Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine recently highlighted defensive tackle, offensive tackle, and safety as the Cowboys' three most critical needs heading into training camp. At nose tackle, the team is placing a lot of faith in Mazi Smith to step up after an inconsistent start to his career, with seventh-round rookie Jay Toia potentially providing depth – a risky proposition. On the offensive line, 2024 first-round pick Tyler Guyton is still considered a work in progress at tackle. While the Cowboys were active in free agency, signing running back Javonte Williams, defensive ends Dante Fowler and Solomon Thomas, and notably trading for Steelers WR George Pickens, these key positional battles and depth concerns will be crucial narratives to follow.
The Cowboys are gearing up for their third and final media viewing session of OTAs on Tuesday, June 3rd. This will be the last chance for reporters to get a glimpse of the team in action before one final closed OTA session on June 4th. After that, all eyes turn to mandatory minicamp, which kicks off next week. This period will be critical for evaluating player progress, particularly for those returning from injury and for rookies looking to make an impression. The team, having clinched the NFC East in 2024 with a solid 12-5 record, knows the importance of these preparatory stages.
With mandatory minicamp just around the corner, the answers to these pressing questions will start to take shape. The Cowboys have championship aspirations, but shoring up these key areas, especially in the secondary and trenches, will be paramount to making a deep playoff run in 2025. Stay tuned as we bring you all the updates from minicamp next week!
