NFL may take serious action against the Cowboys for tampering, could result in significant consequences such as the loss of draft picks.
Towards the conclusion of the AFC Divisional playoff game, where the Buffalo Bills were defeated 27-10 by the Cincinnati Bengals, star receiver Stefon Diggs was observed on the sidelines exhibiting visible anger and frustration.
Diggs seemed displeased with his quarterback Josh Allen as he did not receive passes from him, and concluded the game with just four receptions for 35 yards, much lower than his regular season averages. Additionally, Stefon left the stadium promptly after the game and declined to speak with the media, which is the standard protocol for players after every game.
Many individuals speculated that Diggs may try to leave Buffalo after this incident, despite signing a $96 million, four-year extension last year. His brother, Trevon, who plays cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys, saw this as an opportunity to recruit Stefon to the team. Over the past few weeks, Trevon has publicly attempted to persuade his brother to join him in Dallas, by sending him messages and posting a photoshopped picture of Stefon in a Cowboys uniform on his Instagram story.
While this could be perceived as playful sibling behavior, the NFL may view it differently, given that there are stringent rules regarding tampering and communicating with players under contract with other teams.
Last year, the NFL made an example of Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, by punishing him with the loss of a first-round draft pick in 2023, a third-round draft pick in 2024, a suspension, and a $1.5 million fine for violating the anti-tampering policy while pursuing quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Sean Payton. Although there has been no indication of any disciplinary action by the NFL regarding the Diggs brothers, it would be wise for them to maintain discretion and keep their discussions private, out of the public eye.
