Frisco, TX Wednesday, December 31, 2025 The Dallas Cowboys have officially moved on from cornerback Trevon Diggs. Once the crown jewel of the Dallas secondary, Diggs now finds himself on the waiver wire, available to any team willing to pick up his remaining 2025 salary for a potential playoff run.
From All Pro to the Waiver Wire
Trevon Diggs’ trajectory in Dallas was nothing short of meteoric. A second round pick out of Alabama in 2020, he exploded onto the national stage in 2021 with a historic 11 interception season, tying a franchise record and earning First team All Pro honors. He followed that with another Pro Bowl nod in 2022, cementing his status as a premier "ball hawk." However, the "writing on the wall" began to appear shortly after he signed a massive five year, $97 million extension in July 2023. Just weeks into that new deal, Diggs suffered a torn ACL in practice, ending his 2023 campaign. The 2024 and 2025 seasons were marred by a grueling recovery process and secondary injuries to both knees. In 2025, Diggs appeared in only eight games, failing to record a single interception or pass breakup a shocking stat for a player of his caliber.
A Relationship Beyond Repair
The release wasn't purely about on field production. Internal friction between Diggs and the Cowboys' coaching staff, specifically defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, became public during the 2025 season. Diggs reportedly voiced frustrations over the team’s defensive scheme, desiring more man to man opportunities. Compounding the tension was a controversial offseason where Diggs opted to rehab his knee in South Florida rather than at the team's facility in Frisco. This decision cost him $500,000 in contract deescalators. The "final straw" for some may have been a bizarre mid season concussion Diggs suffered during an at home accident while attempting to install a television mount, which sidelined him for several critical weeks.
Salary Cap Implications and the Future of the Dallas Defense
By releasing Diggs now, the Cowboys are prioritizing roster flexibility and financial clarity for 2026. While they remain on the hook for his 2025 guarantees, the move frees up approximately $14.5 million in 2026 cap space. The Cowboys' secondary is now in the hands of a younger core, including DaRon Bland and promising rookies like Shavon Revel and Trikweze Bridges. For Diggs, the future remains uncertain. If he clears waivers, he will become a free agent, potentially joining a contender like the Green Bay Packers where he could reunite with close friend and former teammate Micah Parsons.
