- Trevon Diggs was released by the Dallas Cowboys after multiple disciplinary and performance-related issues.
- Missing the team flight from Washington, D.C., on Christmas was a factor, but not the sole reason for his release, coach Brian Schottenheimer said.
- Diggs had prior disagreements over rehab location, a reduced salary de-escalator, and scheme concerns this season.
- He will pass through waivers; teams like the Green Bay Packers could place claims.
H2: Cowboys cite multiple factors in decision
Dallas cut Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday, and coach Brian Schottenheimer emphasized the decision wasn’t made solely because Diggs missed the team flight home from Washington, D.C., on Christmas. “It was one of many factors,” Schottenheimer said. “It was not the only factor. … We have a protocol that we go through, and the process was not followed.”
After the Cowboys’ 30-23 win, Diggs — a Maryland native — asked whether he could stay in the area to be with family and was told no. He skipped the flight anyway, a move that reportedly angered the organization.
H3: A history of friction
The missed flight came on top of earlier tensions between Diggs and the Cowboys. The team penalized him financially after he chose to do his rehab in South Florida following ACL surgery on his left knee. That decision triggered a $500,000 de-escalator clause in his base salary.
Diggs also publicly questioned defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ scheme this season, asking to play more man-to-man coverage. He suffered a concussion in an at-home accident and later landed on injured reserve because of ongoing right-knee issues. The Cowboys did not elevate him back to the 53-man roster until the practice window had closed, with Schottenheimer saying Diggs needed to do “everything” right before returning.
H3: Coach’s closing remarks and next steps for Diggs
Schottenheimer said he spoke with Diggs personally to inform him of the release and added, “When I look back on it, I really do like Trevon. I want what’s best for him… I thought he was trying to do better, and I wish him nothing but the best. We’ll see where he lands. I’m sure he’ll land on his feet and continue to play good football.”
Diggs will pass through the NFL waiver process Wednesday. Any team can place a claim; if no team claims him, he becomes a free agent.
H4: Could the Packers pursue Diggs?
While no teams have been confirmed as formal suitors, the waiver window creates an immediate opportunity for squads in need of experienced cornerback depth. Teams such as the Green Bay Packers could weigh a claim depending on roster need, salary implications and Diggs’ medical status.
H5: What to watch
Monitor waiver claims Wednesday and official team announcements. If Diggs clears waivers, expect multiple teams to consider him as a free-agent addition given his Pro Bowl pedigree when healthy.
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