The Dallas Cowboys waived two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday, December 30, ending his six-year tenure shortly after his activation from injured reserve. The move, amid performance struggles and team tensions following injuries, leaves Diggs subject to waivers with no guaranteed money remaining on his contract.
The Dallas Cowboys waived CB Trevon Diggs on Tuesday ahead of their Week 18 finale against the New York Giants, as reported by CBS Sports and NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Jane Slater. This caps a chaotic 2025 season for the 27-year-old, who was activated from IR for the Week 16 win over the Chargers after missing eight games due to a knee injury and earlier concussion from a home accident.
Diggs played all defensive snaps in Week 16 and the Christmas Day victory over the Washington Commanders but struggled, recording 25 tackles across eight games with no passes defended or interceptions, amid reports of miscommunications. Tensions peaked with a public dispute over his Week 15 deactivation against the Vikings—Diggs claimed he was initially planned to play, while owner Jerry Jones cited health concerns. Off-field, Diggs stayed in his hometown D.C. area after Week 17 without team approval.
Signed to a five-year, $97M extension in 2023 after Pro Bowl seasons, Diggs has been limited by injuries, including a 2023 ACL tear. Career totals: 66 games, 240 tackles, 63 passes defended, 20 INTs. Brother of Patriots WR Stefon Diggs. With $472K base salary left this week but none guaranteed beyond, Dallas cut ties now. If he clears waivers, suitors may include the Commanders, Bears, or 49ers. The release hints at more defensive overhauls, per Jones.
