More On Cowboys' Decision To Cut Trevon Diggs

"According to Jordan Schultz, Diggs requested to stay behind with his family in Washington following the Cowboys' Christmas day win over the Commanders. As Schultz notes, this wasn't an unusual request, as players often ask for (and are granted) some "additional family time" during the holidays if the schedule allows. Since Diggs is from the D.C. area and his family resides there (coupled with Cowboys players having several days off following their Thursday night contest), the request wasn't unfounded."

"However, the request was ultimately denied by head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Diggs made a subsequent plea to stay behind, claiming the arrangement would help him avoid a meaningless flight back to Washington following the team's return flight to Dallas. Again, the team "vehemently" denied the request. According to Clarence Hill Jr. of DLLS Sports, Diggs ended up ignoring his team's denial, skipped the team flight, and stayed behind in Washington."

"Fast forward to this morning, and Diggs was unceremoniously cut by the Cowboys. While a violation of team rules would certainly warrant his release, the move also didn't come as a complete surprise. As our own Sam Robinson detailed earlier today, Diggs was a clear release candidate this upcoming offseason, and his deteriorating relationship with the organization further signaled that his Cowboys tenure would soon be coming to an end."

Trevon Diggs requested to stay in Washington with his family after the Cowboys' Christmas Day win over the Commanders, citing his D.C. roots and a desire to avoid an unnecessary return flight. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer denied the request, and the team "vehemently" refused a subsequent plea. Diggs ignored the denial, skipped the team flight, and remained in Washington. The Cowboys released Diggs the next morning. Diggs had been a clear release candidate for the upcoming offseason amid a deteriorating relationship with the organization. The Cowboys moved now so Diggs could join another team for the playoffs. Diggs hired agent David Mulugheta.

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