Summary
The Dallas Cowboys have decided to release Trevon Diggs, an All-Pro cornerback, just before the NFL season ends. Diggs, who had been dealing with injuries, is now available for other teams to claim or sign.
Key Facts
- The Dallas Cowboys released Trevon Diggs, an All-Pro cornerback, before the season ended.
- Trevon Diggs was limited to playing in only seven games this season due to injuries, including a concussion and a knee injury.
- Diggs had signed a five-year contract with the Cowboys worth $97 million, with an average annual salary of $19.4 million.
- His release comes as the Cowboys are no longer in the playoff race and can save money for the next season.
- Diggs enters the waiver process, and if unclaimed, he becomes an NFL free agent, meaning any team can sign him.
- In this season, Diggs made 17 solo tackles and a total of 24 combined tackles.
- Over his six-year career, Diggs has recorded 239 combined tackles, 198 solo tackles, one sack, and 20 interceptions.
- Diggs played in Dallas's recent win against the Washington Commanders, registering a solo tackle.
