The situation unfolding between Trevon Diggs and the Dallas Cowboys is quickly becoming one of the more intriguing storylines as the regular season winds down. What started as a hopeful rehab from injury has now turned into a complex dance of mixed messages, conflicting assessments, and a growing sense of disconnect between a star player and the organization.
Let’s start with the facts: Diggs, who’s been sidelined since early in the season, publicly stated he felt healthy enough to suit up before the Cowboys’ Sunday night loss to the Minnesota Vikings. But after the game, team owner Jerry Jones contradicted that, saying Diggs wasn’t physically ready. Then, Diggs spoke again-this time postgame-saying he doesn’t know what more he can do to prove he’s ready to play.
That’s not just a miscommunication. That’s a disconnect.
With three games still left on the schedule, there’s technically still a path for Diggs to return to action in 2025. But there’s also a very real possibility that we’ve seen the last of him in a Cowboys uniform this season-and potentially beyond.
If Dallas doesn’t activate him off injured reserve this week, the clock runs out. The 21-day practice window would expire, making him ineligible to play again this year.
That deadline isn’t just procedural-it’s symbolic. If the Cowboys let that window close without bringing Diggs back, it’s going to speak volumes about where this relationship stands.
On Monday, offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer addressed the situation head-on when asked if there’d been any miscommunication between Diggs and the team.
“Trevon and I sat down, and we had a very detailed conversation on Saturday,” Schottenheimer said. “I told him not only the reasons why, but also the standards and expectations.
I’m always going to have real conversations. I would never not play a player and not explain to them why they weren’t going to play.
“I know he feels like he’s ready, but in our long conversation, I thought I made it very clear, so I’ll leave it at that.”
That’s a coach drawing a line in the sand. And while Diggs may feel physically ready-and some around the team have said he practiced well-there’s clearly more going on beneath the surface.
Reports suggest the trust between Diggs and the organization has eroded. One insider pushed back hard on the idea that Diggs had a strong week of practice, pointing specifically to a rough Wednesday session. That kind of detail isn’t just nitpicking-it points to a deeper rift, one where performance, communication, and perhaps even attitude are all being scrutinized.
At this point, it’s not just about whether Trevon Diggs can play. It’s about whether the Cowboys believe he should play-and whether they still see him as part of their future.
With the activation deadline looming, the next few days will be telling. Will Dallas bring back one of their most talented defenders for the final stretch, or will this saga end with silence from the team and a spot on IR for Diggs?
Either way, this isn’t just a roster decision anymore. It’s a trust issue. And those are a lot harder to fix than a torn ACL.