Trevon Diggs’ Future in Dallas Clouded After Disconnected Return
Trevon Diggs made his return to the field for the Cowboys in Week 16 after missing time due to an off-field incident that landed him on injured reserve. But if fans were hoping for a spark from the former All-Pro, they didn’t get it. Diggs looked disengaged, and the Dallas defense followed suit in a lopsided 34-17 loss to the Chargers that raised more questions than answers-especially about Diggs’ future with the team.
Let’s be clear: this wasn’t the Diggs we saw in 2021, the one who led the league in interceptions and looked like a cornerstone of the Cowboys’ secondary. Against the Chargers, Diggs was at the center of a busted coverage that left rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey wide open for a touchdown. It wasn’t just a mental lapse-it was emblematic of a player who didn’t look fully locked in.
After the game, Diggs pointed fingers at defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ Cover 2 scheme, a familiar target of his criticism. That’s not a new storyline. Diggs and Eberflus haven’t exactly been on the same page for a while, and it’s become increasingly obvious that the disconnect extends beyond the field.
Cowboys play-by-play voice Brad Sham and team insider Bryan Broaddus weighed in postgame on 105.3 The Fan, and their take mirrored what many around the team have suspected: Diggs may not want to be in Dallas anymore. When Sham asked Broaddus if Diggs had shown signs of wanting to stay with the team over the past few weeks, the answer was blunt-“Absolutely not.”
That sentiment seems to line up with the Cowboys’ own actions. Even when Diggs appeared physically ready to return before Week 16, the coaching staff opted to keep him sidelined.
Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer publicly called for more consistency from Diggs, a rare move that hinted at internal frustration. And when Diggs finally did return, the energy just wasn’t there.
This isn’t just about one game or one coverage bust. Diggs’ production has taken a noticeable dip over the past two seasons.
The elite ball-hawking instincts that made him a star in 2021 haven’t translated into consistent coverage or leadership in the years since. Without the takeaways, the flaws in his game have become harder to ignore.
There’s also a growing sense that the relationship between Diggs and the Cowboys’ front office-particularly the Jones family-has frayed. Whether it’s philosophical differences with the coaching staff or tension behind the scenes, the synergy that once existed between Diggs and the franchise feels like it’s fading fast.
After the Chargers game, Diggs was asked if this might have been his final home game in a Cowboys uniform. His answer didn’t do much to quiet the speculation. While he’s previously expressed a desire to stay in Dallas, his tone was more reflective than committed this time around.
The writing might be on the wall. Diggs still has name recognition and flashes of elite ability, but his recent play and apparent disinterest raise real questions about whether he fits into the Cowboys’ future plans. If this was indeed his last game at AT&T Stadium, it ended not with a bang, but with a whimper-and a defense that looked as disconnected as its most high-profile cornerback.