5 bits of Cowboys news you might've missed during the summer break: Team alienates Trevon Diggs, Micah Parsons update, and more

The NFL consumes months of fans' lives to the point where I don't blame anyone for tuning out from football coverage during the summer. But in case you're looking to catch up with the Dallas Cowboys as the team kicks off training camp, you're in the right place. 

From Trevon Diggs' relationship with the Cowboys taking a left turn to Dak Prescott's health status and Micah Parsons' contract situation, we've got you covered with five bits of news you might've missed since minicamp. 

Let's start with some financial drama, shall we? 

Trevon Diggs' salary takes $500,000 hit 

The Cowboys enforced a $500,000 salary de-escalator on Diggs' contract they gained the right for after the cornerback failed to participate in 84% of the team's offseason program. 

Diggs chose to rehab from knee surgery away from team facilities, instead staying in Miami. The Cowboys had shown earlier in the year they weren't happy with the cornerback's rehab in 2024. The decision—which is clearly about sending a message—creates animosity between the sides. Evidence? That same day, Diggs teased a YouTube video titled "The Truth Behind My Injury" that remains unpublished.  

Rookie DE Donovan Ezeiruaku beats the buzzer

Up until last week, Ezeiruaku was one of 30 second-round draft picks that hadn't signed their rookie deals. The problem was bigger than the Cowboys and Ezeiruaku: There was a league-wide standoff between second rounders and NFL teams after the first two draft picks of the round received fully-guaranteed deals. 

The dominoes came down falling a few days ago, however, and Ezeiruaku was one of them. The Cowboys rookie has signed his deal—for which Year 4 isn't fully guaranteed—and he'll be at training camp despite holdout concerns. 

Micah Parsons expected to show up but he took a jab at Cowboys

As he's suggested all year long, Parsons is expected to show up at Oxnard, California despite not having a contract extension in place with the Cowboys. However, he's extremely unlikely to practice without putting pen to paper first. A "hold-in" is the most likely scenario for Dallas when practices start Tuesday. 

"You go out there, you perform again, and then you’d think we’d get it done early," Parsons said in an interview earlier in the month. "You can’t want us to take less because you just decided to wait.”

Dak Prescott is healthy ahead of training camp

"I'll be full go for training camp, I'm healthy," the Cowboys quarterback said in early July. 

Prescott participated in OTAs and mandatory minicamp, though there is no contact involved in those practices. The bigger question is how mobile can Dak remain following a hamstring injury in 2024.

KaVontae Turpin arrested with multiple charges, no suspension expected

The Cowboys wide receiver and kick returner was arrested with marijuana and gun charges and spent one night in jail earlier this month. Though it was only misdemeanors, Turpin is subject to the NFL's personal conduct policy and could be fined. 

However, it's unlikely he is considering the NFL's recent approach to marijuana possession. The details that stem from the league's investigation will determine their decision but it would be a surprise if Turpin misses playing time.