Trevon Diggs’ Packers Experiment Ends in a Hurry - and Raises Bigger Questions About His Future
What started as a bold late-season move by the Green Bay Packers has ended with a thud. Trevon Diggs, once considered one of the NFL’s top playmakers at cornerback, is back on the open market after the Packers released him just days after their playoff exit. The brief reunion with former Cowboys teammate Micah Parsons, which sparked plenty of headlines and even more social media speculation, didn’t lead to the redemption arc some had envisioned.
Let’s break down what went wrong, what it means for Diggs moving forward, and how this chapter could reshape the narrative around a once-promising career.
A Risky Pickup That Didn’t Pay Off
When the Packers claimed Diggs off waivers, it was a move that raised eyebrows - not just because of his injury history, but because of the timing. Diggs hadn’t played a snap since tearing his ACL earlier in the season, and his departure from Dallas was anything but quiet. Still, the Packers - dealing with injuries in their own secondary - figured it was worth a look.
But after a week of practice, Green Bay saw what Dallas had already concluded: Diggs wasn’t ready to contribute. Despite the Packers' secondary getting torched in their playoff loss at Chicago, Diggs saw the field for just one snap. That’s right - one snap in a do-or-die postseason game.
He earned a base salary of $472,000 for Week 18 and picked up an additional $58,823 for being on the playoff roster. But that single snap was all Green Bay needed to see. On Tuesday, the team made it official: Diggs was released.
What Happened in Dallas
Before the Packers experiment, Diggs’ situation in Dallas had already taken a turn. Once a rising star in the Cowboys’ secondary and a 2021 All-Pro, his time with the team ended on a sour note.
Following the Cowboys' Week 17 game in Washington, Diggs reportedly declined to travel back with the team. That move - combined with lingering frustration about his role and contract status - painted a picture of a player increasingly at odds with the organization.
Micah Parsons, a vocal supporter of Diggs, didn’t hide his displeasure with how things unfolded. But even with Parsons lobbying for his former teammate, the Packers saw the same limitations the Cowboys did: Diggs, at least right now, isn’t ready to contribute at a high level.
The Money Factor
Financially, the Packers’ decision makes sense. By cutting Diggs, they’ll save $15 million - a significant chunk of cap space for a player who didn’t factor into their playoff plans. And while there’s always a chance Green Bay could bring him back on a reduced deal, that would be a tough sell for a team that prides itself on discipline and professionalism.
If they were to do so just to keep Parsons happy, they’d be inviting the same kind of culture questions that critics often aim at Dallas - the very ones Diggs and Parsons seemed to mock on their way out.
What’s Next for Diggs?
This isn’t the end of the road for Diggs - at least not necessarily. He’s still just 25, and there’s no denying the talent that made him a Pro Bowler and one of the league’s most dangerous ballhawks not long ago. But the road back to that level is steep.
His recent behavior - from the exit in Dallas to the brief, ineffective stint in Green Bay - has raised concerns beyond just health. Teams will ask: Is he healthy?
Is he committed? Is he willing to embrace a role that may not be as glamorous as the one he once held?
Those are fair questions. And until Diggs answers them, the big paydays and All-Pro accolades will remain firmly in the rearview mirror.
A Legacy at a Crossroads
Trevon Diggs has always played the game with flair - and when things were going well, that confidence was contagious. But the last few months have shown a different side.
Frustration. Distance.
A player who once looked like a cornerstone of the Cowboys' defense now finds himself without a team.
There’s still time for Diggs to write a new chapter. But the window to prove he’s still that guy - the lockdown corner, the game-changer, the playmaker - is narrowing.
The talent is there. Now it’s about the mindset, the work, and the willingness to grind his way back.
Because right now, Trevon Diggs isn’t just fighting for a roster spot. He’s fighting to reclaim a reputation.