Stefon Diggs isn’t the only one getting into trouble; his brother Trevon Diggs could also be facing a situation that might hit his wallet, potentially losing thousands of dollars for not attending the Organized Team Activities (OTAs).
The Dallas Cowboys cornerback is contractually obligated, and his absence could cost him a significant amount, which is striking considering how a player might let all this money slip away.
Trevon Diggs Could Lose Up to $500K
Trevon Diggs underwent surgery on his left knee in January, which sidelined him for the rest of the NFL season. However, he is currently in rehabilitation in Miami and not in Dallas, where he should be.
Under this scenario, he missed the first two phases of the Cowboys’ offseason program and has been absent in recent weeks during the OTAs.
When he signed his five-year, $97 million contract in 2023, it included a clause stipulating a base salary reduction, a common feature in many Dallas Cowboys contracts.
This clause requires Trevon Diggs to participate in at least 84.375% of the offseason program to avoid losing $500,000. While other players like Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb also have this clause, Diggs would be the first to face the penalty if the team decides to enforce it, according to Todd Archer of ESPN.
The Diggs contract also stipulates that he must rehabilitate with the team’s medical staff for his attendance to count toward the offseason program. Since he’s in Miami, the player is not meeting these conditions.
Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones recently said he would prefer Diggs to be rehabilitating with the team. If Diggs misses the mandatory minicamp, he could face additional financial penalties on top of the potential $500,000 loss.
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