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Trevon Diggs is in the spotlight \u2014 but not for the usual reasons.<\/p>\n
As he rehabs from major knee surgery, he\u2019s also facing the possibility of losing $500,000 if he doesn\u2019t participate in team activities at a certain level. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, that figure comes from a clause in his contract that reduces his income if he fails to complete at least 84.375% of the Cowboys’ offseason program.<\/p>\n
This news also comes not long after team owner Jerry Jones made waves by suggesting Diggs ACL rehab from a previous injury wasn’t attacked with adequate energy, intensity, and focus.<\/p>\n
Even though Diggs is recovering from a January chondral tissue graft \u2014 a complex knee procedure involving transplanted bone and cartilage \u2014 the clause still applies. The fine print is clear: as long as Diggs completes his rehab under the supervision of the Cowboys training staff, all is fine.<\/p>\n
And that\u2019s likely what ensues next.<\/p>\n
Cowboys officials have offered consistent reassurance, taking a stand beyond just questioning his previous effort level.<\/p>\n
Coach Brian Schottenheimer says Diggs just had a check-in with team doctors and \u201call signs are positive.\u201d COO Stephen Jones confirmed that Diggs is being diligent and is expected to return next week for mandatory minicamp.<\/p>\n
Even Jerry, who previously expressed frustration about past rehabs, acknowledged that Diggs – who we’re told has been spending him in Miami rather than, obviously, The Star – is working hard and likely learned from experience.<\/p>\n
In total, Diggs has played just 13 of the Cowboys\u2019 last 34 regular-season games due to injury. But if there\u2019s one thing might want to avoid now is willingly give up half a million dollars.<\/p>\n
This clause is not uncommon around here. It’s “fair.”<\/p>\n
And it’s part of the reason that it’s also “fair” to assume that Diggs will show up for the three-day mandatory minicamp on June 10.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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