Cowboys’ Star DONE for Season, Faces Starting Job LOSS and $97M Contract in Chaos
Cowboys HC/OC Brian Schottenheimer Confirms Star CB Will Miss Rest of Season — Starting Job and Contract in Jeopardy
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have received a shocking update as Brian Schottenheimer delivers concerning news about star cornerback Trevon Diggs — one of the NFL’s highest-paid CBs.
Diggs, who signed a five-year, $97 million contract in 2023, has officially been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 season due to lingering knee issues compounded by a Week 7 concussion. Even more concerning, his future with the team is now uncertain.
🏥 From All-Pro to Long-Term Concern
Over the past two seasons, Diggs has struggled with injuries:
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Knee surgery in January;
Ongoing setbacks throughout the season;
Week 7 concussion, preventing any return to the field.
Although Diggs could technically return from IR, the Cowboys have decided to rule him out for the rest of the 2025 season. “He’s making progress, but this season is already lost,” Schottenheimer stated.
Young Defenders Step Up
Surprisingly, the Cowboys’ defense has performed better in Diggs’ absence. Young cornerbacks like Caelan Carson and Shavon Revel have stepped into starting roles, showing solid discipline and alignment with the team’s scheme.
With the rookies’ improvement, the Cowboys even moved to remove former first-round pick Kaiir Elam from the lineup.
Given Carson and Revel’s performance, many believe Diggs may not reclaim his starting role — even if he returns fully healthy.
Big Contract — From Asset to Liability
Inside sources suggest the Cowboys are facing tough decisions:
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First, Diggs could lose his starting spot permanently — rather than wait for him, Dallas may continue trusting the younger CBs.
Second, the team may consider a trade or even cutting him — with injuries, declining performance, and scheme fit, Diggs’ massive salary now looks like a burden.
Removing or trading Diggs would not only free up significant cap space but also allow the Cowboys to restructure — a strategy they’ve employed with big-name stars in the past.
Diggs’ Future — Uncertain
Once an NFL turnover machine, Diggs is now a major question mark:
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Season cut short by injury;
Young CBs thriving in his absence;
Huge contract;
And no guarantee he can return to peak form.
The Cowboys are bracing for a “back-end roster shakeup” — anything could happen, from Diggs’ full recovery and attempt to reclaim his starting role, to the very real possibility of him being traded or cut.
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