Is the juice still worth the squeeze? — Eventually, the Dallas Cowboys will have to face the mirror and ask the question no team ever wants to about one of its most valuable investments. That’s not a simple question, especially when the juice in issue is Trevon Diggs. A ballhawk with instincts like a free safety-playing corner and hands like glue traps. However, after two knee injuries in two years and a $97 million contract extension, the calculations have become hazy.
And just as draft boards across the NFL are getting finalized, Diggs is in a rehab facility doing band-assisted lunges and direct current squats while ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. mock-drafts his theoretical replacement.
Welcome to the Jerry World, where statistics and ACL tears collide, and Instagram workout videos and injury reports greatly influence cornerback depth charts. On the surface, it looked like your standard post-op Instagram flex. But a closer look—and a few squats later—tells a story of quiet urgency. A noteworthy update about Trevon Diggs was posted this week by Miami-based rehab expert Dr Sharif Tabbah, who has worked with top players in a variety of sports: “Post op physical therapy with @trevondiggs @alkemesportsrx. SEND THIS TO SOMEONE WHO HAD A RECENT LEG SURGERY!”
The message was accompanied by a series of rehab clips—Diggs restoring quad strength using Direct Current E-stim, pumping out one-leg squats and lunges, and a band overhead to deload weight while maximizing muscle fiber recruitment. Translation? The Cowboys’ $97 million man is in Phase 2 of the ACL comeback: where mobility returns, but explosiveness and confidence remain big question marks.
“After an extended period of non weight bearing, restoring strength and coordination are of utmost importance,” Dr. Tabbah noted. “We add the use of bands to either facilitate more quad contraction… or to deload the body weight to allow increased active range of motion.” These aren’t vanity workouts. They’re the difference between Diggs being ready for Week 1 or watching from the sidelines again. Between him locking down WR1s or watching Trey Amos do it instead. And for a team that allowed 7.9 yards per opponent pass attempt—worst in the NFL—there’s no patience left for half-measures.
Diggs did look nice. Powerful, steady, and laser-focussed. However, that doctor’s Instagram is merely the Cowboys’ version of a Hope Trajectory until he’s planting at full speed in OTAs or demonstrating that he can transition without hesitation—and hope isn’t a defensive tactic. Diggs’ hope isn’t just dwindling, though; it’s being aggressively replaced. Because the Dallas Cowboys head staff is dealing with resistance to moving on while he is going through resistance bands. And their draft strategy might say the quiet part out loud.
Trevon Diggs’ future in question as Cowboys eye CB in draft
But this is where the noise level surpasses Jerry Jones’ press conference. The real eye-opener is the second-round projection: Trey Amos. A physical corner from Alabama with 63 games played, three interceptions, and 15 pass breakups last season, is slotted to Dallas at pick No. 44. Mel Kiper Jr.’s final mock draft predicts that Dallas will address offense early, with running back Omarion Hampton or wideouts like Tetairoa McMillan in play at No. 12.
This isn’t a flier. This is targeted. “Trevon Diggs had 11 interceptions in 2021, and DaRon Bland had nine in 2023,” Kiper wrote. “But neither played more than 11 games last season… Amos would help replace Jourdan Lewis and provide steady outside coverage.”121 total tackles in college. 63 games. No real injury history. This isn’t just a CB. It’s a CB with a résumé that screams plug-and-play insurance policy.
Additionally, Dallas discovered Caelen Carson, acquired Kaiir Elam, and has Bland up for an extension. If they draft Amos, the message is clear: We need Diggs to be great. However, we’re getting ready as if he won’t be. And that’s the unsettling reality. Because even though Diggs is only one year into his deal, missed time, rising cap hits, and replacement-level performance from others have given the Cowboys a reason to hedge. Sources close to the team claim that it would be financially foolish to cut Diggs this season. But what about next year? Entirely plausible.
Because Dallas has lost its secondary swagger due to injuries. You don’t pay $97 million for vibes and promises, and Diggs hasn’t been trustworthy since 2021. You pay for picks and presence. The cold business side of football is more concerned about your availability in September than it is with your highlight reel from three seasons ago. And that’s why Amos could be more than just a choice; he could be a crucial element.
So, no matter how strong Diggs looks in rehab or how many clips surface on social media, the Cowboys’ actions will speak louder than any doctor’s caption. If they draft a shutdown CB on Day 2, it won’t be an accident. It’ll be a forecast. Trevon Diggs is still a star. But in NFL, stars only shine if they stay on the field.
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