At a Glance
- Packers claim former All-Pro corner Trevon Diggs.
- Cowboys waived him after injury-ridden season.
- Diggs seeks a fresh start with Green Bay’s struggling secondary.
- Why it matters: Diggs’ arrival could stabilize a Packers defense on the brink of a playoff run.
The Green Bay Packers added veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs to their active roster on Wednesday, a day after the Dallas Cowboys released the 2021 All-Pro. Diggs, who led the NFL with 11 interceptions last year, is looking for a fresh start after a season plagued by knee surgeries and a concussion.
Packers Add Veteran Corner
Diggs was claimed off waivers after the Cowboys put him on injured reserve. He had been a two-time Pro Bowl selection and earned All-Pro honors in 2021. The Packers, who are short at cornerback after placing Kamal Hadden and Nate Hobbs on IR, saw an opportunity to add experience.
- Knee surgeries
- Concussion
- Missed eight games
Cowboys’ Decision Explained
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Diggs’ release was the result of multiple issues, not a single incident. He noted that the player was benched during the first six games and that the team withheld an offseason workout bonus while Diggs rehabbed his knees.
Brian Schottenheimer stated:
> “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 added:
> “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.”
Injury Concerns and Team Needs
The Packers’ secondary has been hit hard this season, with Hadden (ankle) and Hobbs (knee) on IR after the 41-24 loss to the Ravens. The team also promoted Shemar Bartholomew and Jaylin Simpson from the practice squad to the active roster.
| Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kamal Hadden | Ankle | IR |
| Nate Hobbs | Knee | IR |
| Trevon Diggs | Knee surgeries, concussion | Active |
Diggs reunites with former Dallas teammate Micah Parsons, who was acquired from the Cowboys before the season began. The two have a friendship and traded jerseys after the Packers-Cowboys tie.
Key Takeaways
- Packers add All-Pro corner Trevon Diggs to bolster secondary.
- Cowboys cite multiple factors for release, including knee rehab and protocol issues.
- Packers’ injury list includes Hadden and Hobbs; Diggs joins a team on a playoff push.
With the Packers’ playoff berth secured, Diggs’ arrival could be the missing piece that steadies a defense that has struggled through injuries.
