Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones doesn't always make the most sound decisions, so we should give him his flowers when it happens. This time, he deserves a pat on the back for moving on from veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs, who's currently unemployed.
Diggs is among the biggest names in the second wave of free agency. However, anyone who takes a chance on him at this of his career is doing so because of past performance — not future projections. A league-wide lack of interest validates that notion; he probably would've found a new home by now otherwise.
There doesn't appear to be a suitor for Diggs' services at the moment, let alone a bidding war, which speaks volumes. Not getting a chance yet this offseason is arguably greater grounds for concern than if he were to settle for a "prove-it" deal. This suggests his current form isn't up to snuff with the NFL's standards, though the Cowboys seemingly already knew that.
Trevon Diggs' quiet free agency shows the Dallas Cowboys were right to move on
In retrospect, the Cowboys probably should've gone in a different direction before inking Diggs to a five-year, $97 million contract extension in July 2023. Nevertheless, that's neither here nor there. The damage is done, and Jones deserves credit for not dragging his feet and letting one mistake lead to another one.
With Diggs initially signed through 2028, the Cowboys could've sat back with hopes he returns to anything resembling All-Pro status. Instead, they were reactive and took matters into their own hands upon realizing his physical decline may be too much to overcome. The once-elite ball hawk became more of a liability than a playmaker, so Dallas took necessary action and released him in December.
The market ostensibly agrees, considering another squad isn't taking a flier on Diggs. He landed a second chance with the Green Bay Packers, largely because of his connection to ex-Cowboys star Micah Parsons. Alas, that opportunity was incredibly short-lived, further proving Dallas right.
It's worth noting that Diggs' stint with the Packers had an expiration date from the jump. Hanging onto him would've meant being on the hook for the remainder of his pact with the Cowboys. Be that as it may, Green Bay hasn't made any effort to bring the 27-year-old back.