Trevon Diggs’ Return to Green Bay Unlikely After Coaching Shake-Up
The Green Bay Packers are entering the 2026 offseason with momentum-and a few tough decisions. One of the more intriguing storylines had been the possibility of a reunion with veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs. But with recent changes on the coaching staff, that door looks all but closed.
Diggs, who was released earlier this month due to his hefty contract, played just two games in Green Bay. Still, there was some buzz about a potential return.
His talent, even if inconsistent in recent seasons, made him an interesting wild card for a team looking to shore up its secondary. But that speculation took a hit with the departure of defensive passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley.
Ansley’s exit comes as part of a broader reshaping of the defensive staff under newly hired defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. According to league reports, Ansley is out following the hiring of Bobby Babich to the same role. While coaching turnover is part of the business, this particular move carries weight when it comes to Diggs’ future in Green Bay.
Ansley and Diggs go back a long way. Their relationship began at Alabama, where Ansley helped guide Diggs through a position change from wide receiver to cornerback under Nick Saban.
That kind of connection matters, especially for a player trying to bounce back. With Ansley gone-and former defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley now in Miami as the Dolphins’ head coach-Diggs has lost two of his biggest advocates inside the Packers’ building.
From the outside looking in, it’s clear Gannon is putting his stamp on this defense. After his stint as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals didn’t pan out, he’s now tasked with leading a Packers unit that was trending in the right direction under Hafley.
And that likely means minimizing risk. Diggs, with his recent struggles and injury history, doesn’t fit the profile of a low-risk addition.
It’s not just about the coaching ties, either. Diggs’ on-field performance has been shaky.
Between his time in Dallas and Green Bay last season, he allowed a completion rate north of 76%, gave up nearly 18 yards per catch, and opposing quarterbacks posted a near-perfect 157.2 passer rating when targeting him. Those are tough numbers to justify, especially for a team looking to take the next step defensively.
The Packers’ defense is built on a solid foundation, but the secondary remains the one area that could use reinforcements. With the draft approaching and free agency looming, the focus is expected to be on adding reliable, proven contributors-players who can step in and elevate the unit without needing a reclamation arc.
That’s not to say Diggs is done in the NFL. He’s still a talented player, and if he can stay healthy and find the right system, there may be a second act for him somewhere else.
But as far as Green Bay is concerned, the writing’s on the wall. The coaching staff that once believed in him is gone, and the team appears ready to move forward without him.
Diggs may still have something left in the tank, but if he’s going to prove it, it won’t be in Titletown.