Trevon Diggs Faces Uncertain Free Agency After Brief Stint with Packers, Coaching Shakeups
When the Green Bay Packers scooped up former Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs off waivers in the final week of the regular season, there was a glimmer of hope that the 27-year-old could carve out a role for 2026. After all, this is a player who once led the NFL in interceptions and flashed elite ball-hawking instincts. But after a rocky season and a quiet postseason, Diggs now finds himself back on the open market, with both of his most logical landing spots seemingly off the table.
Diggs made a strong push in Week 18, putting together a solid performance against the Minnesota Vikings. But when the Packers hosted the Bears in the Wild Card round, Diggs was barely a factor.
That lack of involvement spoke volumes. A few days later, Green Bay made the move official, releasing Diggs to avoid being on the hook for a hefty $14.5 million cap hit.
There was some thought that Green Bay might circle back on a cheaper deal, especially with defensive coach Derrick Ansley on staff - someone who had worked with Diggs before and could’ve helped rebuild that bridge. But that door closed quickly when Ansley left the Packers earlier this week, following the arrival of new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. Ansley didn’t stay unemployed for long, reportedly landing with the Dallas Cowboys - Diggs’ former team.
Now, the idea of Diggs reuniting with Ansley in Dallas feels like a non-starter. His time with the Cowboys ended on a sour note.
There were reported clashes with the coaching staff, and frustrations mounted over his injury history and recovery process. In short, the breakup wasn’t pretty - and there’s little reason to believe the Cowboys would be eager for a reunion, even with Ansley back in the building.
As for Diggs himself, 2025 was a season he’d likely prefer to forget. He just didn’t look like the same player.
Opposing quarterbacks targeted him relentlessly, and the numbers tell a troubling story: 16.0 yards per reception allowed (second-worst of his career), a 75.0% completion rate against him (a career low), four touchdowns allowed, and a brutal 154.2 passer rating when targeted. Outside of that Week 18 game against a Vikings team starting Max Brosmer at quarterback, Diggs struggled to make a meaningful impact.
That said, it’s not all doom and gloom. Diggs still has name recognition, a Pro Bowl pedigree, and the kind of ball skills that teams covet - especially in a free agent market that’s light on top-tier cornerbacks. While he’s not likely to command a massive deal, there’s a lane for him to land a one-year “prove it” contract with a contender looking for depth and upside in the secondary.
Spotrac pegs his market value at around $7.5 million for a single year. That’s a fair number for a player who, despite the recent downturn, still has the tools to contribute - if he can get healthy and buy into a role. But with both Green Bay and Dallas seemingly out of the picture, Diggs will need to look elsewhere for his next chapter.
For a player who once looked like a cornerstone in Dallas, the road back to relevance now runs through a crucial offseason. Diggs has work to do - on the field, and perhaps off it - to convince teams he’s still worth the investment.