The saga of Trevon Diggs and the Dallas Cowboys has taken yet another dramatic turn, but this time, it might not end in Dallas. On Tuesday afternoon, the Green Bay Packers released the former All-Pro cornerback after just two games and a single playoff snap, shedding his hefty $15 million cap hit for the 2026 season. As reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, this move officially makes Diggs a free agent—echoing the expectations following his release from the Cowboys on December 30, 2025.
At 27 years old and in the prime of his career, Diggs’s journey has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows. Despite a lackluster 2025 season marred by injuries and underperformance, his proven track record suggests he could still land on his feet. And who better to give him that shot than his former defensive coordinator, Dan Quinn? Now the head coach of the Washington Commanders, Quinn might just be the one to pen the next chapter in this ongoing drama.
Diggs burst onto the scene in 2021, leading the NFL with an astonishing 11 interceptions. That breakout year earned him Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors, solidifying his status as a rising star in the Cowboys’ secondary. He followed it up with another Pro Bowl nod in 2022, prompting Dallas to lock him in with a lucrative five-year, $97 million contract extension ahead of the 2023 season.
But fortune turned fickle almost immediately. Diggs suffered a torn ACL after just two games in 2023, sidelining him for the rest of the year. His 2024 campaign was equally frustrating, limited to 11 games due to a second knee injury. Returning for 2025, Diggs failed to recapture his magic, allowing a dismal perfect passer rating of 158.3 when targeted, per Pro Football Focus. It was a far cry from the ball-hawking phenom who once terrorized quarterbacks.
The Cowboys’ decision to cut ties seemed inevitable, but Diggs caught a brief lifeline when the Packers claimed him off waivers amid their playoff push. Unfortunately, it was a mirage. In Green Bay’s wild-card loss to the Chicago Bears, Diggs saw action for just one snap—a forgettable cameo in what could have been a redemption story.
Now back on the open market, Diggs finds himself at a crossroads. He needs a scheme that plays to his strengths and a coach who knows how to unlock his potential. Enter Dan Quinn.
Quinn, who served as the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator from 2021 to 2023, was instrumental in Diggs’s early success. Under Quinn’s guidance, Diggs thrived as an aggressive, turnover-forcing corner. Now leading the Washington Commanders, Quinn is staring down a secondary in dire need of reinforcement.
In 2025, the Commanders’ defense was porous against the pass, surrendering the fifth-most passing yards per game (242.5). Their turnover generation was equally abysmal, with a 5.3 percent rate that ranked near the bottom of the league. Only the New York Jets fared worse, becoming the first team in NFL history to go an entire season without an interception (a paltry 1.6 percent turnover rate). Washington managed just eight picks all year—hardly the mark of a playoff contender.
Diggs, when healthy and in the right system, is exactly the kind of ball hawk Quinn covets. Adding intrigue, Diggs is a Maryland native, hailing from the D.C. area. After Dallas’s Week 17 matchup against the Commanders last month, Diggs reportedly inquired about staying in the region—a subtle hint at his desire for a homecoming. He left Maryland as a four-star recruit to play college ball at Alabama, but returning to his roots could provide the stability he needs after turbulent stints in Dallas and Green Bay.
There’s another layer to this potential reunion: Al Harris. The former Cowboys defensive backs coach (2020-2024) worked closely with Diggs during his peak years. If Quinn brings Harris aboard as his defensive coordinator in Washington, it could create the perfect environment for Diggs to revive his career. The NFC East rivalry would add extra spice—imagine Diggs lining up against his old team twice a year, proving the Cowboys wrong about his decline.
For the Cowboys, Diggs’s departure closes a chapter on what was once a promising partnership. The team has moved on, focusing on rebuilding their secondary without the weight of his contract. But for Diggs, this isn’t necessarily the end—it’s an opportunity. If he links up with Quinn, it could reignite the magic that made him a household name.
The NFL is full of redemption stories, and Diggs’s could be one for the ages. As free agency heats up, all eyes will be on whether Quinn extends an olive branch. After all, in the world of professional football, drama like this never truly ends—it just evolves.
Stay tuned as this story develops; the next plot twist might just come from D.C.
