The Philadelphia Eagles spent much of the 2025 season searching for stability at the CB2 spot opposite their young stars in the secondary. Between Adoree’ Jackson and Kelee Ringo, it was a revolving door of inconsistency - a sore spot on a defense that otherwise flashed real potential.
Jackson did settle in down the stretch, but it’s clear Philly needs a more reliable long-term answer. And now, an intriguing option just hit the market.
Trevon Diggs, a two-time Pro Bowler and 2021 first-team All-Pro, is officially a free agent after being released by the Green Bay Packers. Diggs had a brief, two-game stint in Green Bay following his surprising release from the Dallas Cowboys, where he spent nearly six seasons and made a name for himself as one of the league’s most dangerous ballhawks.
Eagles fans will remember that 2021 season well - Diggs led the NFL with 11 interceptions, taking two of them to the house. That kind of playmaking doesn’t just change games; it changes seasons.
But the version of Diggs we’ve seen more recently has struggled to stay on the field. Since 2023, injuries have kept him out of 29 games.
That’s not just a red flag - it’s a full-blown warning siren.
His exit from Dallas was punctuated by a controversial decision to remain in Washington, D.C. with family after the Cowboys’ Christmas Day game, reportedly against team wishes. That move, combined with his injury history, led to the end of his time in Dallas and a short-lived opportunity in Green Bay.
With the Packers, Diggs saw just one regular season game and logged 33 defensive snaps. In their playoff loss to the Bears, he was on the field for a single snap. That’s hardly the kind of audition that boosts a player’s value in free agency - which is exactly why this could be a low-risk, high-reward opportunity for the Eagles.
Philadelphia doesn’t need Diggs to be the 2021 version of himself. They need a steady, experienced presence who can hold his own opposite rising stars like Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. And if Diggs can stay healthy - admittedly a big "if" - he brings instincts, ball skills, and a veteran savvy that could elevate this secondary.
The asking price won’t be high. After a quiet end to the season in Green Bay and lingering durability concerns, Diggs won’t command top dollar.
That gives Philly a chance to bring him in on a team-friendly deal, possibly with incentives tied to availability and performance. It’s the kind of calculated gamble that GM Howie Roseman has made before - and often made work.
Of course, the Eagles could still look to the draft to bolster the cornerback room. Adding a young, developmental player to grow behind Mitchell and DeJean makes plenty of sense. But if the Eagles want to compete now - and with this roster, they absolutely should - a veteran presence like Diggs could help bridge the gap between youth and experience.
New defensive coordinator Vic Fangio knows how to get the most out of his DBs. If anyone can tap back into what made Diggs an All-Pro, it’s Fangio.
No, Diggs may not be the same player who terrorized quarterbacks a few years ago. But in the right system, with the right coaching, he could still be a difference-maker - and that’s exactly what the Eagles need at CB2.