Jerry Jones wasn't late; he was just early. The Dallas Cowboys' owner/general manager boldly (and repeatedly) declared he was going "all-in" for 2024, though his words and actions didn't align -- until now.
Jones, 83, put his chips on the table at the NFL's 2025 trade deadline, citing age as a "natural urgency" to be aggressive. He acquired former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson and landed star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams in a shocking blockbuster swap with the New York Jets.
With that in mind, it certainly wouldn't be surprising to see the Cowboys make another move, especially with veteran safety Quandre Diggs suddenly becoming available.
S Quandre Diggs makes for ideal Cowboys target after getting waived by Titans
The Tennessee Titans have "parted ways" with Diggs, per an official team announcement. The phrasing supports follow-up reporting that he "asked for and received his release," according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Regardless of how or why it happened, Jones and the Cowboys shouldn't hesitate to pounce on the 11th-year pro.
One man's trash is another's treasure. Diggs didn't necessarily fit the mold amid a youth movement in Tennessee, but that doesn't mean he can't help a hapless Cowboys stop unit. His skill set can provide a much-needed boost to Dallas' secondary.
Dallas is allowing the second-most yards (397.4) and points (30.8) per game entering the Week 10 Sunday slate. They can't stop a nosebleed, let alone the run or pass. Moreover, only five clubs have more missed tackles than the Cowboys (64).
Guess what Diggs' strengths are: tackling, coverage and limiting opposing ground attacks. The three-time Pro Bowler is a versatile, physical, hard-nosed ball hawk. His presence would give the Cowboys a new high-profile player at all three levels of the defense.
Diggs recorded 30 tackles and one pass deflection in nine contests (four starts) with the Titans this season. He notably logged just a 57 percent defensive snap share rate across said contests after operating as a full-time contributor for the past seven campaigns. Nevertheless, his 66.1 overall Pro Football Focus grade ranks 32nd out of 90 qualified safeties and illustrates there's plenty left in the tank.
However, while Dallas profiles as an ideal landing spot for Diggs, he's subject to waivers. So, a partnership isn't necessarily in his or the Cowboys' control.