US EditionHow Trevon Diggs Impacts Micah Parsons' Contract, and Why Cowboys' Jerry Jones Must Stop Operating Out of Fear
DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 22 – Trevon Diggs lost $500,000 for missing required offseason activities while rehabbing a knee injury away from Dallas Cowboys facilities, triggering a contract de-escalator clause.
- At training camp in Oxnard, California, the Dallas Cowboys enforced Trevon Diggs' contract clause, docking him $500,000 after missing over 84% of participation.
- Cowboys COO and EVP Stephen Jones said `It's spelled out`, noting Diggs understood the consequences of rehabbing in South Florida, while `We expect a player paid like Trevon to be here all the time`.
- He signed a five-year, $97 million extension in 2023, with two Pro Bowl selections and a 2021 first-team All-Pro nod.
- Trevon Diggs said `“That hurt my feelings”`, adding he was surprised by the $500,000 salary reduction.
- As the new season approaches, the Cowboys' outlook depends on Diggs' performance and recovery, with ownership scrutinizing his rehab choices.
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Trevon Diggs received disheartening news amid rehab as the star CB got a pay cut from Jerry Jones. The Dallas Cowboys will cut his salary by $500,000 and he will earn $8.
Trevon Diggs Blasts Jerry Jones' Deception While Taking Action To Recoup $500k Swiped By Cowboys
Trevon Diggs, Dallas Cowboys Trevon Diggs was one of the main storylines at the start of Dallas Cowboys training camp. Despite entering the session on the Physically Unable to Perform list, his effort was a talking point. Jerry Jones called Diggs out for a lack of dedication to the organization. The defensive back quickly responded while pointing out the owner’s attempted deception. Jones expressed regret with a decision to extend Diggs in 2023 …
Cowboys Star Left With 'Hurt Feelings' After Jerry Jones Move
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Diggs surprised Cowboys enforced workout clause
Trevon Diggs was aware of the de-escalator clause in his contract that called for his base salary to be reduced by $500,000 if he did not participate in 84% of the offseason program, but it still caught him off guard when the Cowboys enforced it.
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