Why Trevon Diggs was released. Real reason revealed amid Stefon Diggs reports

Amid the Stefon Diggs strangulation row, his bro Trevon Diggs was released by the Dallas Cowboys

Published on: Dec 31, 2025, 24:51:40 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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It's not a good day for the Diggs brothers. Amid the Stefon Diggs strangulation row, his bro Trevon Diggs was released by the Dallas Cowboys, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported on Tuesday.

Trevon Diggs #7 of the Dallas Cowboys stands for an injury timeout during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers (Getty Images via AFP)

As fans drew bizarre links between the Cowboys' decision to the allegations Stefon faces, the real reason was revealed.

"My understanding is Diggs’ release was not a result of a specific incident," Pelissero said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. "It was the culmination of multiple factors spread over time, including both performance and other elements. The team felt it was best for both Trevon and the Cowboys to move on at this point."

Once regarded as one of the league’s elite cornerbacks, Diggs cemented his reputation early in the decade with a breakout 2021 campaign. That season, he snagged an NFL-best 11 interceptions, a performance that propelled him to First-Team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl nod, and helped secure a $97 million contract extension from the Cowboys.

He followed that success with another Pro Bowl season in 2022, but his momentum was derailed by injuries. A leg injury in 2023 cut his year short after only two games, and over the 2023 and 2024 seasons combined, he was sidelined for 14 games as he worked to recover and regain form.

Stefon Diggs allegations

Meanwhile, New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with an incident that happened earlier this month, police said. The 32-year-old's personal chef made a complaint with police on December 16, the incident report revealed.

Diggs’ lawyer, David Meier, said in an emailed statement that Diggs “categorically denies these allegations.”

Meier said the allegations never occurred, describing them as unsubstantiated and uncorroborated.

“The timing and motivation for making the allegations is crystal clear: they are the direct result of an employee-employer financial dispute that was not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction,” Meier wrote.

(With AP inputs)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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