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Packers Cut Ties With All-Pro CB After Bears Loss

Packers Cut Ties With All-Pro CB After Bears Loss

Summary

The Green Bay Packers released All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs after losing to the Chicago Bears. The move saves the team $15.5 million in salary cap space. Diggs joined the Packers briefly after the Dallas Cowboys released him following injuries but played in only two games.

Key Facts

  • The Packers released Trevon Diggs after a loss to the Chicago Bears.
  • Diggs was with the Packers for less than a month.
  • He played only two games for the team, one against the Bears and another against the Vikings.
  • The team freed up $15.5 million in cap space by releasing him.
  • Previously, Diggs signed a five-year, $97 million extension with the Dallas Cowboys.
  • Diggs faced injuries, including a knee injury and a concussion at home, leading to his release from the Cowboys.
  • He hoped to restart his career with the Packers.
  • The Packers may consider re-signing him to a less costly contract.

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