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Cowboys abruptly release former Pro Bowl player

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Dec 30, 2025 2:28 PM ET

The Dallas Cowboys have released a former Pro Bowl selection with one game still to play in the season.

The Cowboys released cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday. Assuming he goes unclaimed on waivers, he will become a free agent and eligible to sign with any team prior to Week 18.

The Cowboys have released cornerback Trevon Diggs. He goes through the waiver process and if unclaimed, he will be a free agent.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) December 30, 2025

The decision to part ways with Diggs is not a shocker, but the timing somewhat is. He even played for the Cowboys last Thursday, albeit in a limited role.

Diggs spent most of the season injured, with a concussion keeping him out for over a month. The team did not activate him even once he said he was healthy enough to play, and it appeared at that point that the two sides were headed for a split at some point.

Diggs is best remembered for his 2021 season when he intercepted 11 passes and was named first-team All-Pro. He has only played in 19 games over the last three seasons, largely due to knee injuries. The Cowboys signed him to a five-year, $97 million contract extension in 2023.

The cornerback’s release comes on a difficult day for the Diggs family, as his brother is facing some serious legal problems.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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