At a Glance
- Packers claim former Cowboys star Trevon Diggs after Dallas waives him.
- Diggs, a 2-time Pro Bowl selection, had 11 interceptions in 2021.
- Green Bay bolstered a secondary already hit by injuries.
Why it matters: The move gives the Packers a veteran defender while giving Diggs a chance to reset his career after knee and concussion setbacks.
Green Bay added former Dallas Cowboys star Trevon Diggs to its active roster on Wednesday, a day after the Cowboys released the 2021 All-Pro corner. The acquisition comes as the Packers look to shore up a secondary that has struggled with injuries.
Diggs’ Recent History
Diggs led the NFL with 11 interceptions and earned All-Pro honors in 2021, followed by a second Pro Bowl selection the next season. Two major knee surgeries and a concussion on Oct. 16-caused by a mounting pole while installing a TV-limited him to six games before he missed eight more due to lingering knee issues.
- Knee surgeries (two major)
- Concussion (Oct. 16)
- Missed 8 games after return
Cowboys Decision
After missing time, Diggs returned to play against the Chargers and Commanders, but coach Brian Schottenheimer said his departure was the result of multiple factors, not a single incident.
Brian Schottenheimer stated:
> “It was one of many factors. It was not the only factor.”
Brian Schottenheimer added:
> “Believe me, I don’t make these (decisions) casually. We didn’t sit down and say, ‘Hey, Trevon didn’t take the plane.’ No, it wasn’t that. It was a culmination of multiple factors. And hey, this might be great for Trevon. Go find a permanent home. That’s my hope for him is that he does that.”
Brian Schottenheimer also remarked:
> “I’m not the Grinch that stole Christmas, OK? I love Christmas. I love my family. But at the end of the day, we got a protocol we go through, and the process was not followed.”
Packers Move
Green Bay needed a boost at cornerback after placing Kamal Hadden (ankle) and Nate Hobbs (knee) on injured reserve this week. The team also signed practice-squad corners Shemar Bartholomew and Jaylin Simpson to the active roster on Tuesday.
| Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kamal Hadden | ankle | IR |
| Nate Hobbs | knee | IR |
- Packers record: 9-6-1
- Three-game skid heading into the final game
- Clinched a playoff berth as the NFC’s No. 7 seed
Key Stats
- 11 interceptions (2021)
- 2 Pro Bowl selections (2021, 2022)
- All-Pro (2021)
Key Takeaways
- Packers add veteran corner Trevon Diggs to address a shaky secondary.
- Diggs’ career has been hampered by knee surgeries and a concussion.
- Cowboys’ decision to release Diggs followed multiple factors, not a single incident.
The move positions Green Bay to compete in the playoffs while giving Diggs a fresh start after a challenging season.
