Former Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers cornerback Trevon Diggs is ready for a new chapter in his career as he joins the Seattle Seahawks on a one-year deal for the 2026 NFL season. The move was announced shortly after free agency commenced and was confirmed by ESPN's Adam Schefter. With the Seahawks maintaining a healthy salary cap of $20.6 million ahead of the new season, the team hopes that Diggs can reclaim his status as one of the top cornerbacks in the league.
Diggs, who spent the majority of the 2025 season with the Cowboys, faced several challenges that ultimately led to his departure from Dallas. In that season, he recorded 25 tackles over eight games and made six starts. Unfortunately, his year was cut short due to a concussion and knee injury that resulted in him being placed on injured reserve.
Challenges with the Cowboys
While Diggs had shown promise throughout his career, his time with the Cowboys was marred by performance issues and disciplinary actions. Just before the 2025 season, the Cowboys reduced his salary by $500,000, citing a lack of participation in the team’s offseason program. This decision pointed to a growing concern within the organization regarding Diggs' dedication and performance levels.
As the season progressed, injuries plagued Diggs, and the culmination of various factors resulted in his release ahead of Week 18. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that the decision to cut Diggs was influenced by both performance and other issues that had developed over time.
Brief Stint with the Packers
In a surprising twist, Diggs was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers just before the end of the 2025 regular season. His time in Green Bay was short-lived; he played a total of 34 snaps—22 in a regular-season game and 12 in the Packers' Wild Card loss to the Chicago Bears—before being released again. This swift turnover demonstrated the uncertainty surrounding his form and fitness.
At the time he was waived by the Packers, Diggs had three years remaining on a lucrative contract worth $57 million, all of which was non-guaranteed. With Diggs off their roster, the Packers effectively cleared $15.5 million in cap space without facing any penalty from dead money, according to Spotrac. Similarly, the Cowboys were left with a $5.8 million dead money hit from their December decision to waive Diggs.
Pro Bowl Reputation and Future Prospects
Despite the setbacks in recent years, Diggs' talent is undeniable. He established himself as one of the league's elite cornerbacks, making back-to-back Pro Bowl appearances in 2021 and 2022. During the 2021 season, he emerged as a standout performer, leading the NFL with 11 interceptions, showcasing his potential to change games single-handedly.
However, a torn left ACL sidelined him for the majority of the 2023 season, limiting his appearances to just two games. In the two seasons that followed that injury, Diggs struggled to stay on the field, appearing in 11 games or fewer. Adding to his challenges, he struggled to limit opposing passing opportunities effectively while in coverage during the 2025 season.
Seattle Seahawks Taking a Chance
With the Seahawks, Diggs finds an organization willing to take a chance on him. At just 27 years old, he still has time to resurrect his career and return to form. The Seahawks are banking on Diggs' ability to bounce back from his recent struggles and injuries, hoping that with a new environment and healthier season ahead, he can contribute positively to their defensive unit.
The expectations will be high for Diggs as he steps into the Seahawks' secondary, a team known for its rich history of strong defensive play. Seattle will need a player of Diggs' caliber, especially as they continue to bolster their roster in pursuit of playoff contention in the coming seasons.
If Diggs can stay healthy and regain his Pro Bowl form, this signing could turn out to be a significant move for the Seahawks as they look to reinforce their defense in an increasingly competitive NFC West.
