Cowboys defense receives major boost as pads come on in training camp

The Dallas Cowboys just received a major boost as they get ready for their first padded training camp practice.

According to Cowboys beat reporter Nick Harris , starting cornerback Trevon Diggs is clear to practice after he has passed his physical and came off the PUP (physically unable to perform) list on Tuesday.

Diggs had been making his way back from a torn ACL injury he suffered during practice last September.

Now almost a year later, he's full go, though the Cowboys plan to proceed with caution and will keep Diggs with the rehab group, at least for now.

Diggs Excited to Pair Up with DeRon Bland in 2024

The Cowboys' secondary somehow managed to stay afloat without Diggs last fall as DaRon Bland and Stephon Gilmore stepped up in his place and helped the team finish the 2023 season allowing the fifth-fewest passing yards per game.

Whenever Diggs does make his full return, however, he is looking forward to lining up opposite Bland in 2024.

"I'm excited, for sure," Diggs said, via the Dallas Morning News . "What he did last year, just to keep it going. It's going to be fun."

Last fall, Bland logged a league-high nine interceptions, including an NFL record of five interceptions returned for a touchdown.

Bland is just as excited to pair up with Diggs this upcoming season.

"A lot of people are not expecting what Tre is gonna come back with," Bland said. "I know what Tre is gonna come back with. It’s going to be something dangerous. Can’t wait."

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