There was a time when Trevon Diggs was one of the most productive cornerbacks in the game. He was never a true shutdown corner, but his ability to flip the field and create turnovers was second to none in the league. Now, he's sitting in free agency still waiting for his turn, and Cowboys fans should be doing backflips.
Then, as injuries took a toll on his availability, his contract became a talking point if someone like him was worth a five-year, $97 million extension. It also didn't help that he didn't see eye to eye with the coaching staff, and he became more of a problem than a solution for the Dallas Cowboys.
That's why, now that it's been months and there has been little to no free-agency buzz around him, Jerry Jones and Brian Schottenheimer can only laugh and be assured that they made the right decision.
Trevon Diggs being released by the Cowboys was the right move after all
Looking back on his career, Diggs was one of the biggest outliers in recent NFL history. He had an amazing season, in which he was still burned often, collected a fat check and was a below-average cornerback in every other year.
Then, publicly criticizing defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and going against the team's wishes by not flying back to Dallas with them was the straw that broke the camel's back. Not to mention that he was dealing with a bizarre head injury that he suffered at home, but was rarely disclosed or even mentioned until much later.
The Green Bay Packers were desperate for help at the position, and it only took them a couple of weeks to realize that Diggs wasn't the guy they needed. Even with a close relationship with Micah Parsons, the Packers said 'Thanks, but no thanks.'
Best of all, Diggs didn't record any significant stats during his short stint with Green Bay. He played in 33 defensive snaps in Week 18 and one snap in a wild-card game against the Chicago Bears.
According to Spotrac, Diggs has a projected market value of $7.5 million. Clearly, no one is willing to meet those financial aspirations for a guy who failed to record a single interception last season when that was supposed to be his bread and butter.
All in all, Diggs gave up a 75.0 percent successful catch rate for 288 yards and four touchdowns. Given that he barely played with the Packers, that's four touchdowns allowed in 8 games (6 starts) with the Cowboys.
Cowboys fans will always remember Diggs' 2021 breakout season, when he led the NFL with 11 interceptions. Unfortunately, that's not the same player anymore, and Cowboys fans know it.
Diggs is just 27, and teams are always in the mix for a cornerback, so he might still get another chance to earn a spot on a roster closer to training camp. He may also get a shot from a desperate team if someone gets hurt. Whatever the case, it's been a tough couple of months for the former Cowboys CB, but he made his own bed.
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