In Week 11, the Dallas Cowboys had four defensive players return to the field. Two of them made their season debuts, with linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. coming back from knee surgery.
Dallas also had starting safeties Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson back after they each missed multiple games. Looking ahead to their Week 12 meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cowboys continue to get good news.
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On Wednesday, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said defensive tackle Solomon Thomas is “making progress” after he missed Week 11 with a calf injury. Schottenheimer also gave an update on cornerback Trevon Diggs, who is currently on the IR.
Schottenheimer said “all signs are that he’s doing everything he’s supposed to do” when it comes to Diggs, who has had issues with concussions as well as a nagging knee injury.
Brian Schottenheimer says that Solomon Thomas is “making progress” and with Trevon Diggs, “all signs are that he’s doing everything he’s supposed to do.”#Cowboys are doing walkthroughs today, so they’ll know more on the injury front tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/RbzItMIWwj
— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) November 19, 2025
Thomas has 19 tackles in nine games and while he was expected to give Dallas an interior pass rusher, he has yet to record his first sack of the season. Thomas has been a star in run defense, but it will be interesting to see if he’s able to attack as a pass rusher more now that Quinnen Williams is in Big D.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers. / Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
While Thomas could suit up in Week 12 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Diggs won’t be eligible to return until Week 13.
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He was placed on the IR with a designation to return, meaning he had to sit out four games. He’s missed three while on the IR, making this his fourth game.
Dallas has yet to open the 21-day practice window for Diggs, and there has been speculation that his tenure with the team could be coming to an end. That makes this next week worth watching to see if they bring back the 2021 NFL interception leader.
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