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Dallas Cowboys Deduct $500K from Trevon Diggs Over Missed Workout Clause

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The Dallas Cowboys are making a statement ahead of training camp, choosing to withhold $500,000 from star cornerback Trevon Diggs due to a missed offseason workout requirement. The decision adds another layer of tension as the team prepares for a pivotal 2025 season.

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According to The Dallas Morning News, Diggs failed to meet the 84 percent workout participation clause in his contract, prompting the Cowboys to enforce a financial penalty. While such clauses aren't common across the entire roster, they are binding for certain veterans like Diggs. His absence from key sessions earlier this year triggered the clause—and now, the consequence.

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The decision is complicated by Diggs’ ongoing recovery from a torn ACL suffered during the 2023 season. Despite expectations to rehab at the team’s facility, Diggs opted to work out elsewhere. By June, the Cowboys had signaled their intent to consider a penalty if Diggs did not appear. Although he eventually showed up—alongside Micah Parsons—his earlier absence proved costly.

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As the Cowboys head into training camp next week, Diggs is expected to start on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, casting doubt on his availability for the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. The cornerback stated in June that he aims to be ready for Week 1, but his readiness remains uncertain.

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A former second-round pick out of Alabama, Diggs has been a dynamic presence in the Cowboys’ secondary. He burst onto the scene with 11 interceptions in 2021, leading the league and earning All-Pro honors. But since 2023, knee issues have slowed him down. Now, with the franchise enforcing its contract terms and Diggs still on the mend, the Cowboys are walking a fine line between discipline and long-term investment.

Eagles Star CB Faces Family Tragedy After Week 5 Game as Military-Trained Skydiving Instructor Dies in Nashville
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean is mourning a profound personal loss following the team’s Week 5 game , as his cousin Justin Fuller a respected military-trained skydiving instructor, died in a tragic tandem jump accident near Nashville.   Fuller, 35, was fatally injured after becoming separated from his parachute harness mid-air during a jump organized by Go Skydive Nashville. His student survived after landing in a tree with the parachute deployed and was later rescued by firefighters. Police confirmed Fuller’s body was recovered in a wooded area off Ashland City Highway. The Nashville Fire Department called it “one of the most complex high-angle rescues in recent years,” commending its personnel for the effort. Justin Fuller, known by the nickname "Spidey," died after a tandem skydiving jump went wrong on Oct. 4, 2025, near Nashville, Tennessee.  (Facebook/Justin Fuller Spidey ) Fuller, known affectionately as “Spidey,” had completed more than 5,000 jumps and trained U.S. military personnel in advanced aerial maneuvers. Friends described him as “fearless, focused, and committed to lifting others higher — both in life and in the air.”   DeJean —whose mother is the younger sister of Fuller’s mother, grew up admiring his cousin’s discipline and sense of purpose. Family members say that influence helped shape his mental toughness and leadership on the field. A relative told local media, “Justin taught Dejean that strength isn’t about being unbreakable — it’s about standing firm when life hits hardest. That’s exactly how he lives and plays today.” In the Eagles’ defensive system, DeJean has steadily earned complete trust thanks to his versatility — working outside at corner, in the slot (nickel), and on coverage units — and standing out for top-end speed, precise tackling angles, and the ability to read quarterbacks. Coaches describe him as “calm, wise beyond his years, and disciplined at the catch point,” consistently maintaining leverage and finishing clean in tight spaces. Through the first five games of 2025, DeJean has played every defensive snap and totaled 36 tackles (26 solo) with five passes defensed, reinforcing his value on the perimeter and inside.  The Philadelphia Eagles have provided time and private support for DeJean and his family, ensuring he can grieve without team-related obligations. Teammates have stood beside him, honoring both his resilience and his family’s tradition of service. An FAA investigation into the accident is underway, while tributes to “Spidey” continue to pour in across social media from military colleagues, fellow skydivers, and fans nationwide.“He taught others to fly — now he flies higher than all of us,” one tribute read. DeJean kept his public remarks brief before being embraced by teammates:“He taught me not to fear the height — only the moment you forget to look down and pull someone else up with you. This week, I’m playing for him.”