Cowboys waive Trevon Diggs: Commanders should pass on former All-Pro

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Relationships matter in football. When a player becomes available, and you have a need, an existing relationship can sometimes make it the perfect pairing. On Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys released former Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs with one game remaining in the regular season.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn was Diggs' defensive coordinator for three seasons. A reunion makes perfect sense, considering Washington's need for talented defensive players.

Not this time.

While there is a lot to like about Diggs, he doesn't fit the profile for what the Commanders need. Sure, he's 27, has experience playing for Quinn, and is from Maryland, growing up not too far from Northwest Stadium. Also, his two best NFL seasons came under Quinn. Diggs led the NFL in interceptions in 2021 and earned first-team All-Pro honors. He was also named to the Pro Bowl twice.

Since signing a five-year, $97 million extension in July 2023, Diggs has played in only 21 games over the past three seasons. He's dealt with multiple knee injuries and concussion-related symptoms this season. When he's been on the field, he hasn't played well.

Per Pro Football Focus, Diggs has a 56.1 overall grade, which ranks 79th out of 113 NFL cornerbacks. Don't trust PFF, there's this, courtesy of Next Gen Stats.

Washington has its own struggling cornerbacks to worry about. The coaching staff must find a way to get Mike Sainristil back on track this offseason. Rookie Trey Amos, out since Week 10 with a leg injury, looks like a future long-term starter. The Commanders will need another cornerback, as they're likely to move on from Marshon Lattimore.

But it should not be Diggs.

Washington should either target another cornerback in the draft, sign a young free agent, or sign a veteran to a short-term deal.

Much of Diggs' success stemmed from his speed and athleticism. He doesn't look quite the same since his first knee injury in 2023. Could that change? Sure, but that's a gamble someone else should take. Diggs is a declining player with injury concerns. It's doubtful anyone will claim Diggs and his contract, making him a free agent and allowing him to sign with a team of his choosing.

Will Washington be interested? Judging by Quinn and GM Adam Peters' signings since taking over in 2024, there will be interest. They've relied on past relationships to fill out a roster that was in poor shape when they arrived. It worked out masterfully last season. Not so much in 2025. If Dallas had cut Diggs one year ago, perhaps this move would've made sense. Not now.

Trevon Diggs will soon find a new home. He's still young and talented, with a history of success. It shouldn't be the Washington Commanders.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Why they should not sign Trevon Diggs

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