Cowboys Plan to Waive Cornerback Trevon Diggs
Reports have surfaced that the Dallas Cowboys are planning to waive cornerback Trevon Diggs. This decision follows a series of performance-related issues and injury setbacks.
Cowboys’ Decision to Waive Trevon Diggs
Trevon Diggs, who was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, signed a substantial five-year contract extension worth $97 million in 2023. However, the Cowboys have decided that parting ways is in the best interest of both the team and the player.
Contract and Financial Implications
- If Diggs is unclaimed after being waived, he will become a free agent.
- A team that claims him will assume his base salary of $472,000 for Week 18, plus an additional $58,823 if he is active.
- Beyond this season, there are no guaranteed funds remaining on his contract.
Player Performance and Injury History
The 27-year-old cornerback has had a tumultuous season, participating in only eight games with six starts. He was placed on injured reserve in late October due to a concussion but made a return in Week 16, featuring in the Cowboys’ last two games.
Since 2023, Diggs has played in just 23 games and faced significant injuries, including a torn ACL that required season-ending surgery in December 2024. His performance this year has been disappointing, allowing a staggering 156.3 passer rating in coverage—a statistic that ranks him the highest among 616 cornerbacks with at least 20 targets since 2020, according to Next Gen Stats.
Career Highlights
Diggs enjoyed a standout season in 2021, leading the NFL with 11 interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns. He also recorded 21 passes defended that year and was named a first-team All-Pro, marking the peak of his career.
Team Status and Upcoming Challenges
The Cowboys currently hold a record of 7-8-1 and have been eliminated from playoff contention. With their final game approaching against the New York Giants, the team must regroup and address its roster challenges as they move forward.
