Trevon Diggs requested to stay in Washington to visit family for the holidays after the Cowboys’ Christmas Day game vs. Commanders, but had his request DENIED by head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
“My understanding of the Trevon Diggs situation is this: after the
#Cowboys finished their Christmas game vs. the Commanders, Diggs requested with HC Brian Schottenheimer to stay in Washington for the holiday since he’s from the area and his family stays there. Players often ask for — and are usually granted — additional family time during the holidays if the schedule makes sense (Dallas played Thursday).
Schotty denied the request. Diggs again said he wanted to be with his family and that if he went back to Dallas, he’d just be flying right back on the first flight out, especially with players having several days off. The team vehemently denied his request again.“
Diggs, however, disobeyed the Cowboys’ coaching staff and did not board the team plane back to Dallas.
Several on-and-off the ...