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Cowboys Dock Trevon Diggs’s Pay and Keep Him on PUP; Patriots Clear Stefon for Full Practice

The divergent treatment of two high-profile Diggs underscores friction over off-site rehab versus team attendance rules.

Oct 13, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs (1) makes a catch for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images/File Photo
Dec 9, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) catches a pass as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) defends during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images/File Photo
Trevon Diggs #7 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Trevon Diggs #7 of the Dallas Cowboys in action during the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Overview

  • The Cowboys invoked a $500,000 de-escalator clause after Trevon Diggs rehabbed in South Florida rather than completing 84 percent of mandatory offseason activities.
  • Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones publicly criticized Diggs’s absence and questioned his leadership, prompting the cornerback to express surprise and defend his personalized recovery plan.
  • Diggs remains on the Cowboys’ PUP list at training camp as he continues knee rehabilitation and targets a return by Week 1 of the regular season.
  • New England cleared Stefon Diggs for full participation on the opening day of camp, positioning him as the Patriots’ WR1 alongside quarterback Drake Maye.
  • Coach Mike Vrabel said he sees no current limitations on Stefon’s workload and will manage his reps daily, reflecting confidence in his rapid comeback from ACL surgery.