Trevon Diggs was released by the Dallas Cowboys in late December 2025 in a move that appears to be driven by both team-discipline issues and longer‑term contract/cap and performance concerns.

Quick scoop: what happened

  • Multiple reports say Diggs asked to stay back in Washington after the Cowboys’ Christmas game vs. the Commanders so he could spend the holiday with family, since he is from the area and his family lives there.
  • Head coach Brian Schottenheimer reportedly denied the request, and when Diggs pushed again to remain with family instead of flying back with the team, the team “vehemently” refused and then moved on from him soon after.
  • Separate reporting notes the team was already frustrated by earlier issues, including him choosing to rehab his knee away from the team and at least one missed team flight, which counted against him in the building.

Deeper reasons: money and performance

  • Diggs’ contract no longer had guaranteed money left, which made it easier financially for Dallas to move on.
  • Releasing him is reported to save roughly 15.5 million dollars on next year’s salary cap for a team projected to be well over the 2026 cap, giving the Cowboys important flexibility.
  • On the field, he had not matched his 2021–2022 All‑Pro peak; recent seasons included injuries and inconsistent coverage grades that undercut his value at his existing cap number.

How the “family time” story fits in

  • The holiday‑travel dispute is widely described as the immediate flashpoint: a personal request for extra family time that was denied, followed by the decision to release him.
  • Analysts note that this was likely the last straw rather than the only reason, capping off a buildup of concerns about availability, rehab decisions, communication, and fit with team expectations.

What it means for Diggs now

  • Reports indicate Diggs is healthy and expected to be ready to join another team for a playoff run, which makes him an attractive option for cornerback‑needy contenders.
  • In his public statement, he thanked the Cowboys organization, coaches, and fans, and framed this as a chance for a “new journey” and “fresh start,” signaling he plans to keep playing at a high level elsewhere.

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