Cowboys Headlines: Trevon Diggs in doghouse; JJ Watt blasts Jerry for injury comments
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If Cowboys fans thought 2025's training camp would open without any drama at all, they were sorely mistaken. The traditional press conference to kick off the summer sessions in Oxnard laid plenty of landmines that are sure to keep the team in the headlines as genuine practices get underway. Owner Jerry Jones glibly addressed the Micah Parsons contract situation, but in the process managed to throw his star defender and even his franchise quarterback under the bus, according to some. His comments drew the sarcastic ire of one of the game's most popular voices and once again called into question why Jones continues to do business in a way that effectively kneecaps his own teams. Management also spoke on both Trevon Diggs's decision to workout away from the facility and the pay cut he'll see as a result. Some are seeing it as setting the table for the organization to make a big move.
Meanwhile, we'll spotlight the rookie running backs: Jaydon Blue speaks out on the recent criticism from an ex-Cowboys staffer, and we'll explain why Phil Mafah could prove to be the steal of the draft. Also, Brian Schottenheimer shares his thoughts on KaVontae Turpin's recent arrest, and Jerry Jones makes two surprising revelations: one about his dealings with agents, and one about his thoughts on giving up the GM title. All that, plus what ChatGPT forecasts about the Cowboys' chances for success this coming season.
Jerry, Stephen Jones address Trevon Diggs situation :: The Mothership
"He understood when he decided he was going to train in South Florida, he understood what the consequences would be," Stephen Jones said of Diggs, referencing the half-million-dollar hit the cornerback will take as a result of not meeting the workout clause in his contract. Jerry Jones added, ""We expect a player paid like Trevon to be here all the time. We expect him to be leading."
Trevon Diggs is in Dallas Cowboys’ proverbial doghouse. Is writing on the wall? :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Management's obvious disappointment over Diggs, his workout attendance, and his apparent lack of leadership is being viewed by many as laying the groundwork for the high-priced cornerback to depart Dallas after the 2025 season. Despite there being four years left on a nine-figure contract extension Diggs signed in August 2023, the Cowboys could move on from his deal next offseason and save over $15 million.
Jerry Jones 'Not the least concerned' on contract talks, takes shot at Parsons, Prescott :: Cowboys Wire
The owner took a somewhat glib attitude when asked about his star defender's contract negotiations. Jones pointed to similar impasses with Zack Martin and Emmitt Smith, noting that the latter's holdout in 1993 ended with a Lombardi Trophy. Jones also observed that, "Just because we sign him, doesn't mean we're going to have him," going on to remind reporters that Parsons missed time last year and Dak Prescott missed the final one-third of the season after signing a record contract in September.
JJ Watt calls out Jerry Jones for awful handling of negotiations with Micah Parsons :: SI.com
Former three-time Defensive Player of the Year and future Hall of Famer J.J. Watt had some sarcastic thoughts on Jones bringing up injuries to Parsons and Prescott while talking about the former's contract talks. Anytime you can publicly take a dig at your star quarterback and your star pass rusher simultaneously, right before the season begins, you just gotta take it," Watt snarked on X. "Nothing makes guys want to fight for you more than hearing how upset you are that they got hurt while fighting for you." Parsons retweeted Watt's post without additional comment.
Jerry Jones' worst NFL enemy remains Jerry Jones :: For the Win
"Contract Extension" Jerry is great for his stars' checking accounts, but he actively hinders the roster around them. His propensity to drag his feet early in negotiations creates financial bottlenecks down the line for a team that's perpetually high on star power and often low on depth. The strategy keeps costing him money while antagonizing the players on which he relies. It's an approach that perennially keeps the Cowboys from turning its stars into a constellation.
Jerry Jones opened Cowboys camp with a revelation, but it wasn’t a Micah Parsons deal :: Dallas Morning News
In a remarkable peek behind the curtain, Jones revealed that he only rarely speaks to agents, even when they represent his top players. Stephen Jones added to the intrigue by saying that his father didn't even have conversations with Todd France during negotiations for Dak Prescott's record-breaking deal last summer. For the Parsons talks, it will be agent David Mulugheta, Stephen Jones, and Adam Prasifka, the Cowboys’ senior director of salary cap and player contracts.
Cowboys open camp down $15 million of talent as three CBs, LB start on PUP/NFI lists :: Cowboys Wire
Trevon Diggs, DeMarvion Overshown, and Josh Butler will all be on the Physically Unable to Perform list as training camp gets underway. Third-round rookie Shavon Revel, Jr. will be on the Non-Football Injury list. The official designations, all expected, were announced Monday. All four players are recovering from serious knee injuries.
Dallas Cowboys comment on arrest of Pro Bowl receiver, former TCU standout :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
KaVontae Turpin's July 5 arrest on marijuana and weapons charges has not gone unnoticed by the Cowboys coaching staff. "He understands that there is a standard with how we conduct ourselves," head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday. "He knows that he needs to be better." Any disciplinary actions against Turpin taken by the team are expected to be internal.
Cowboys rookie RB Jaydon Blue responds to 'borderline lazy' label from former Dallas assistant :: CBS Sports
Ex-Cowboys staffer Glenn Smith made waves recently with criticism leveled against the rookie running back, but Blue isn't buying it. He responded on social media by saying, "lmao taking time out yo day to make fake article about me for attention." Cowboys safety Juanyeh Thomas also came to Blue's defense, stating that the fourth-round pick hasn't "had 1 issue on or off the field."
Sleeper Alert: Cowboys 7th-round pick is the one RB no one is talking about :: Cowboys Wire
Despite a crowded committee shaping up in the Dallas backfield, Phil Mafah could be a bruising breakout. A one-cut runner with patience to wait for openings and the strength and physicality to create his own openings, he’s a workhorse between the tackles and a willing blocker in pass protection. If he can put a shoulder issue behind him and return to his pre-injury form, he could prove to be a very valuable role player for the Cowboys.
Jerry Jones has mulled stepping down as Cowboys GM for 'small fractions of seconds' :: Bleacher Report
The 82-year-old admitted to giving a passing thought to something many Cowboys fans have clamored for for years. But his position as the team owner gives him the ultimate out. "Personally, I don't have any problem justifying when somebody says, 'Well, do it differently. Why don't you just watch it on TV?' I don't have to. I paid too high a price in my mind for doing what I'm doing, and I'm ready to do it again."
4-year vet DE hopes to find roster spot amidst four 1st-round, three second-round picks :: Cowboys Wire
Luiji Vilain joined the Cowboys practice squad last fall but was never called up or elevated for a gameday. Still, the club liked the veteran DE enough to ink him to a futures contract. The Wake Forest product now faces a long haul to make the 53-man roster, with names like Dante Fowler, Payton Turner, Solomon Thomas, and Donovan Ezeiruaku also being added over the offseason. And that list doesn't even include the promising young ends who were already in the Cowboys locker room.
AI makes game-by-game predictions for Dallas Cowboys 2025 season, playoff appearance? :: Cowboys Wire
Open AI's ChatGPT looked at a number of factors in crystal-balling the Cowboys' 2025 season. In this forecast, the team gets off to a strong start and carries an 8-3 record into Thanksgiving, but then things get rocky. They go .500 over the last six games to finish at 11-6, likely good enough for second place in the NFC East and a wild card berth.
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