The Dallas Cowboys finally moved on from one of the most obvious roster problems, waiving cornerback Trevon Diggs after six uneven seasons. Between the injuries and the steep drop-off in play, this breakup felt inevitable long before it became official. It was less a surprise and more the conclusion everyone saw coming.
And this likely isn’t the end of the roster purge.
Owner Jerry Jones still has work to do, especially if Dallas wants the financial breathing room needed to make a serious push for George Pickens. That means fringe contributors and underperforming veterans are firmly on notice. No one on the margins of this roster should feel safe heading into 2026.
Several Cowboys could soon be joining Diggs on the way out, as their roles—and guarantees—are anything but secure.
RB Miles Sanders
Dallas gave Miles Sanders every chance to seize the starting running back job, but Javonte Williams clearly outplayed him. Sanders briefly locked down the RB2 role before a season-ending knee injury shut him down. At this point, his NFL future is very much in doubt.
WR Jalen Tolbert
The Cowboys have spent years trying to unlock something in Jalen Tolbert, and it just hasn’t clicked. With CeeDee Lamb entrenched as the star, Pickens potentially arriving, and Ryan Flournoy emerging as the WR3, Tolbert is running out of runway. A change of scenery may be his best—and only—option.
EDGE Sam Williams
Sam Williams has flashed just enough to keep hope alive, but not nearly enough to justify the expectations that followed him from Ole Miss. As Dallas reshapes its pass rush around Micah Parsons, Williams feels like a likely casualty of that reset.
RT Terence Steele
Despite having multiple years left on his deal, Terence Steele could become expendable. With Tyler Smith seeing time at left tackle and Tyler Guyton potentially sliding across the line, Dallas may look to move Steele’s contract and redirect those savings—likely toward the defense.
LB Kenneth Murray
Nothing about Kenneth Murray’s struggles should come as a shock to anyone who watched his time with the Los Angeles Chargers. He’s been a liability against the run and a frequent target in coverage. With a deep linebacker class on the way, the Cowboys would be wise to cut bait and start fresh rather than doubling down on a known problem.
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