Trevon Diggs was released by the Dallas Cowboys after what team and league insiders describe as a “culmination of events” over the past two seasons, rather than one single incident. Reports point to a mix of performance decline, injury and rehab disputes, and late-season tension with the team as key factors.

The core reason

Multiple NFL insiders report that Dallas’ decision was based on several issues piling up over time, not one dramatic blow‑up. One source specifically framed it as a “culmination of events, including performance,” and the Cowboys had already viewed him as a likely post‑season cap casualty before choosing to move earlier.

Performance and injuries

  • Diggs went from an All‑Pro, 11‑interception star in 2021 to an injury‑affected player who never fully recaptured that peak form.
  • He tore his ACL in 2023 and then dealt with continued knee issues into 2024–25, missing games and drawing internal scrutiny over his rehab and readiness.

Rehab, availability, and internal friction

  • Dallas reportedly had repeated issues with how Diggs handled his rehab, including him choosing to work away from the team and failing to meet offseason participation thresholds, which triggered a salary de‑escalator clause.
  • There was also public drama late in 2025 when Diggs said he was healthy and would play “if they let me,” fueling talk that coaches were holding him back and that trust on both sides had eroded.

Holiday trip and timing of the release

  • One detailed report says the immediate trigger may have been a dispute after the Cowboys’ Christmas game in Washington, when Diggs asked to stay behind with family and the team repeatedly denied the request.
  • According to that account, the argument over travel and time with family, on top of existing tensions, pushed Dallas to move on before the season even ended, which is an unusual time to cut a healthy Pro Bowler.

Money and roster planning

  • Diggs was on a five‑year, $97 million extension, and Dallas was already eyeing his contract as a way to clear significant cap space after the season.
  • By releasing him when they did, the Cowboys accelerated a move they were likely to make anyway, combining football, financial, and locker‑room considerations into one decision.

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