Trevon Diggs injury update: Dallas Cowboys make decision on CB after pregame practice

Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs is active for the Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN's Todd Archer. So far it has been considered a decisive decision in the game.

Diggs missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday before practicing with the team on Friday. He is dealing with a torn calf he suffered last Sunday in Week 8's 30-24 road loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

A two-time Pro Bowler and 2021 All-Pro selection, Diggs has played in all seven games this season after missing 15 games in 2023 due to a torn ACL.

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy discussed the status of his star defender on Friday before the team traveled to Atlanta for Sunday's game.

“Tomorrow he has to do certain exercises. But he was a lot better today than we could have expected,” McCarthy said of Todd Archer. “He’s doing everything he can to prepare for Sunday.”

The 26-year-old has collected 28 tackles (23 tackles), four passes defended and one interception. He struggled in coverage, ranking 134th among 201 cornerbacks through eight weeks Professional football focus.

That's good news for Dallas, which has struggled all season with a weakened defensive unit. In addition to Diggs' recovery, star pass rusher Micah Parsons was ruled out because I couldn't train this week. Colleague CB DaRon Bland was also excluded.

Elsewhere in the lineup, running back Ezekiel Elliott is one healthy scratch and did not travel with the team to Atlanta after behind-the-scenes issues were reported throughout the season. Dallas will turn around Rico Dowdle And Dalvin Cook to improve his rushing attack in Week 9.

The Cowboys will look to improve their record to .500 (currently 3-4) with a win over Atlanta on Sunday and end their two-game losing streak. Kickoff between the Falcons and Cowboys is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on FOX.