The Dallas Cowboys have rattled their secondary. According to reports, cornerback Trevon Diggs may be on his way out of the team with a big financial benefit for the team.

According to ESPN NFL Nation reporter Todd Archer, "The Cowboys have released cornerback Trevon Diggs. He goes through the waiver process and if unclaimed, he will be a free agent.

Well, it's been a tough time for Diggs. In 2025, he missed time with a right knee issue and, well, even suffered a concussion at home. The numbers didn't look good either. No pass interception or breakup, with the lone tackle coming against the Packers in Week 4.

Performance and discipline also factored in. Reports highlighted missed flights and inconsistent play as part of the many factors, but there's another reason, too.

Financially, the move saves Dallas $14.5 million in base salary while carrying a $5.9 million cap charge for 2026.

The Cowboys had planned the release to save approximately $12 million in cap space. With Diggs gone and another Pro Bowl corner on injured reserve, Dallas will rely on rookies Shavon Revel and Trikweze Bridges, plus backups Caelen Carson, Reddy Steward, and Corey Ballentine. Zion Childress remains on the practice squad.

Interestingly, Trevon Diggs' move comes at the perfect time for one team

The Green Bay Packers claimed Diggs off waivers, reuniting him with former Cowboys teammate Micah Parsons. The move strengthens a Packers secondary weakened by injuries and gives Diggs a fresh opportunity to regain his All-Pro form.

More importantly, the Packers won't feel the effects of his massive $97 million contract that was signed in 2023. With no guaranteed money left in the contract, the Green Bay Packers can cut Trevon Diggs without taking a hit to the salary cap.

They will pay him $472,000 (a week's pay), with another $58,823 in case he plays in the season finale against the Vikings.

Written by

Mohd Mudabbir Ansari

Edited by

Siddharth Shirwadkar