The Indianapolis Colts are staring down a pivotal offseason - and the defense, particularly the secondary, is right at the heart of it. While boosting the pass rush is high on the to-do list, the cornerback room might be just as pressing. Right now, it’s thin, bruised, and in need of both long-term answers and short-term reinforcements.
Kenny Moore remains a steady presence, but he’s still primarily a slot corner. That leaves the outside wide open - literally and figuratively.
The Colts already took big swings at fixing the issue, bringing in Charvarius Ward and Sauce Gardner. But neither move panned out the way Chris Ballard and the front office hoped.
Now, with the draft looming and a roster reset underway, Indy is once again searching for answers on the outside.
Enter Trevon Diggs - yes, that Trevon Diggs.
The veteran cornerback just hit the open market after a short-lived stint with the Green Bay Packers, who released him after only two games. The move was largely financial, and while it’s fair to say Diggs isn’t the player he once was, that doesn’t mean he’s out of gas just yet.
Now 27, Diggs is still young enough to contribute - and for a Colts team needing depth and leadership in the secondary, he might be exactly the kind of low-risk, high-upside signing that makes sense. This wouldn’t be a CB1 solution, and no one’s pretending it is.
But on a one-year, prove-it deal? That’s a bet worth considering.
Let’s not forget what Diggs once was. Back in 2021, he exploded onto the scene with a league-leading 11 interceptions, setting a franchise record for the Dallas Cowboys and earning a reputation as a true ballhawk.
That kind of production doesn’t just vanish - but injuries have certainly taken a toll in the seasons since. He’s missed significant time, and when he has played, he hasn’t looked quite like the same game-changer.
Still, for a Colts team that needs more than just bodies - they need experience, leadership, and someone who’s been through the wars - Diggs could be a valuable piece. Even if he’s not picking off double-digit passes anymore, his presence in the locker room and on the practice field could help bring along a young cornerback drafted this spring.
That’s the kind of short-term investment that could pay off in multiple ways. If Diggs can stay healthy and contribute on the field, great. If not, his mentorship and veteran savvy could still provide value to a young, developing secondary.
The Colts don’t need to break the bank here. This would be a modest signing - a one-year deal with minimal risk. But if Diggs has anything left in the tank, it could be a sneaky-good move for a team trying to patch a leaky secondary while building for the future.
In a rebuilding year where the Colts are trying to balance youth with experience, this is the kind of calculated swing that makes sense. Diggs may not be the long-term answer, but he might just be the right short-term solution at the right time.