Four years ago, Trevon Diggs was an absolute force for the Dallas Cowboys. The former Alabama ballhawk gave up plenty of big-yardage plays; however, those mistakes were overshadowed by constant highlight-reel interceptions.
Unfortunately, that's no longer the case, and the Cowboys' cornerback has since come back down to earth. Diggs continues to give up big plays after big play, but he's not picking off opposing quarterbacks as often. In fact, he only has six INTs in 33 games since the start of the 2022 season after recording an NFL-leading 11 picks in 2021.
That's why, after watching him get burned constantly in the lopsided loss to the Chicago Bears, it might finally be time for the Cowboys to admit that Diggs is hurting the team much more than he's helping them.
Trevon Diggs Has Been a Huge Liability in Cowboys' Secondary
Diggs has been a talking point all season long, but it may have reached a new low in his last game. He was on the wrong end of a 35-yard pass to Rome Odunze that finished with an easy touchdown reception. It was a bad performance from Matt Eberflus' defense overall, but still.
The two-time Pro Bowler now sits at a 51.3 Pro Football Focus coverage grade for the 2025 campaign, ranking only 103rd-best among 148 eligible CBs.
Diggs' recent injury is likely playing a big role in his regressed play, but he may just not have "it" anymore. His abilities in man coverage were always suspect at best, and his elite ball-skills aren't enough to bail him out anymore because he's just not as fast as he used to be in his prime. He also hurt his shoulder and had to leave Sunday's loss, adding to his uncertain outlook.
Can The Cowboys Move on From Diggs?
Diggs is signed through the 2028 season. He's slated to make $8.5 million this season, followed by $14.5 million, $19.5 million, and $20 million, according to Spotrac. He got a five-year, $97 million contract extension that included $42.3 million guaranteed.
Moving on from him after the season would cost the team roughly $5.8 million in dead cap money, with that number dropping to $2.9 million after June 1, according to OverTheCap. With the team already spending big bucks on DaRon Bland and his history of injuries and miscues, Diggs could be an obvious cut candidate if he doesn't rebound soon.
Otherwise, it might be time to close this chapter of Cowboys history.