"Carson landed on IR before Week 1 with a hyperextended knee, but returned to practice as soon as he was eligible at the beginning of October. He has been a full participant in practice for the last two weeks and should be full-go on Sunday. Carson's activation comes at a crucial time for the Cowboys. Their defense has allowed the most passing yards per attempt and per game to opposing offenses this year, and they will be without starting cornerback Trevon Diggs this week."
"In a way, Diggs' absence and Carson's return gives Dallas an opportunity to shake up their secondary. Diggs has struggled to start the 2025 season, allowing a 68.8% completion rate when targeted along with 11.9 yards per target and 17.4 yards per completion, all career-worsts. Carson's 2024 numbers in five starts are not much better, but Diggs has been playing poorly enough that almost any other option could be an improvement."
Caelen Carson was activated from injured reserve ahead of Week 7 after landing on IR before Week 1 with a hyperextended knee. He returned to practice in early October and has been a full participant for the past two weeks, making him expected to play Sunday. The Cowboys have allowed the most passing yards per attempt and per game this season, and starting cornerback Trevon Diggs will miss the game after suffering a concussion in a home accident. Diggs has struggled in 2025, creating an opportunity for Carson, Reddy Steward, and other corners to earn expanded roles. The Cowboys also elevated running back Malik Davis for backfield depth and special teams following Miles Sanders' season-ending injury.
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