At a Glance
- Green Bay Packers claimed former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs after the Cowboys waived him.
- Diggs led the NFL with 11 interceptions in 2021 but has missed most of 2023 due to knee surgeries and a concussion.
- The move strengthens an injury-ridden secondary that has lost two starters to injury.
The Green Bay Packers claimed former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs on Wednesday, a day after the Cowboys waived the 2021 All-Pro. Diggs, who posted an NFL-leading 11 interceptions in 2021, has struggled with knee surgeries and a concussion that caused him to miss eight games in 2023. Green Bay’s decision comes as the team seeks to shore up a secondary that has lost two starters to injury.
Packers Acquire Diggs
The Packers added Diggs to their active roster after signing practice- squad corners Shemar Bartholomew and Jaylin Simpson earlier in the week. Diggs joins defensive end Micah Parsons, a former Cowboys teammate, and the duo will reunite on the same field.
Cowboys’ Rationale
Dallas waived Diggs after a season of limited action. He played six games before sustaining a concussion on Oct. 16 while installing a TV, which he revealed months later. Despite returning from concussion protocol, he missed eight games, and the Cowboys cited lingering knee issues.
- Knee surgeries following two major procedures
- Concussion on Oct. 16 that ended his season
- Eight missed games due to lingering knee problems
Packers’ Injury Situation
Green Bay has already placed Kamal Hadden (ankle) and Nate Hobbs (knee) on injured reserve, leaving the secondary thin. The team’s 9-6-1 record and three-game skid head into a playoff-clinching season finale.
| Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kamal Hadden | Ankle | IR |
| Nate Hobbs | Knee | IR |
Brian Schottenheimer said:
> “It was one of many factors. It was not the only factor.”
Brian Schottenheimer added:
> “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.”
Brian Schottenheimer continued:
> “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.”
Key Takeaways
- Diggs joins the Packers after the Cowboys waived him.
- He has a history of injuries that limited his 2023 season.
- Packers are bolstering a secondary that has lost two starters.
The Packers’ move could give them a veteran presence in the secondary while Dallas moves on from a player who has struggled to stay healthy.
