Given the way Trevon Diggs‘ season has played out, many have pointed to a Cowboys departure being likely this spring. The team’s preference would be to keep him in the fold, however. 
Diggs has been limited to just six games this season. The two-time Pro Bowl corner remains on injured reserve at this point even though he believes he is healthy enough to play. As he awaits a return to action, further clarity has emerged regarding Diggs’ situation.
Upon speaking with the 2021 All-Pro, NFL Network’s Jane Slater learned the home incident which resulted in his concussion was “far less nefarious” than speculation regarding the situation has implied (video link). Diggs has also been rehabbing a knee injury while recovering from the concussion, and his practice window opened on November 30. He will therefore need to be activated in the coming days to be able to play in Dallas’ three remaining games.
The relationship between team and player has reportedly worsened over time in 2025. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has been in contact with Diggs about not only his health situation but also the need to meet the team’s standards regarding on- and off-field matters. Under new DC Matt Eberflus, the Cowboys have largely struggled while attempting to implement his zone-heavy scheme. Diggs’ past success has come in man coverage, and he conceded to Slater improvement is needed if he is find his footing in the Eberflus-led defense.
Per Slater, the Cowboys “would love” to have Diggs in place beyond the closing stages of the 2025 season. She adds the 27-year-old’s preference would also be to remain in Dallas. Improved play down the stretch would be critical in this case given the ease with which a parting of ways could take place this spring. Diggs’ contract runs through 2028, but it does not contain any guarantees after this year. The Cowboys could release him and generate over $12.5MM in cap savings while incurring a dead money charge of just $5.88MM.
Of course, it is far from certain if Eberflus will still be at the helm of Dallas’ defense in 2026. A change on the sidelines could alter Diggs’ future in Dallas. For now, though, his attention will be aimed at remaining on the field for the final three games of the campaign and potentially playing his way into a more stable Cowboys tenure.