It really isn't enjoyable to look back on Trevon Diggs' time with the Dallas Cowboys. While the start of his career was filled with unforgettable highs, his play -- and relationship with the franchise -- slowly eroded after he signed a five-year, $92 million extension during the 2023 offseason.
Diggs is no longer on the team after he was released last December. After having trouble finding a home for the 2026 season, the former All-Pro will take his talents to the West Coast to join the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
At first glance, joining the defending champs seems like a good move for a player looking to jumpstart the second half of his career. However, Diggs may be a contingency plan more than anything for Mike Macdonald.
ESPN's Adam Schefter followed up that the Seahawks still hope to sign embattled cornerback Terrion Arnold, who's expected to land on the Commissioner Exempt List while his legal situation plays out.
The Seahawks are waiting to finalize a deal with Arnold, who is facing four counts of armed robbery and four counts of kidnapping. If he goes on the Commissioner Exempt List, he won't be able to practice or play.
Ex-Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs' deal with the Seahawks isn't the home run landing spot it seems
Seattle still plans to sign former Lions CB Terrion Arnold, but he also is expected to spend time on the Commissioner Exempt List. https://t.co/PXsLkTmx1M
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 19, 2026
It's not exactly a ringing endorsement of Diggs that Seattle is still hoping to sign a player whose charges carry a potential life sentence in prison.
Diggs likely had several Seahawks vouch for his signing. After all, he's reunited with former Cowboys teammates DeMarcus Lawrence and Dante Fowler, as well as former defensive line coach Aden Durde, who's Mike Macdonald's defensive coordinator.
The fact is, the last time Diggs played football, he was unplayable. While nobody other than Quinnen Williams and Jadeveon Clowney played up to their potential under Matt Eberflus, you'd at least expect a CB of Diggs' caliber not to look hopeless in coverage.
According to Pro Football Focus, Diggs allowed an 80 percent completion rate (16 of 20 targets), 17.9 yards per catch, three touchdowns, and a perfect 158.3 passer rating.
Diggs quickly latched on with Green Bay after his Cowboys release. The new landing spot rejuvenation did not come to pass, as the Packers swiftly released him and did not bother re-signing him in free agency. Green Bay's CB room isn't flush with depth, so that decision spoke volumes.
It's hardly a surprise that it took until the second half of August for Diggs to find a home. And it came in the form of a desperate Seahawks team that may actually need to play him.
Think about it: Would Mike Macdonald be scouring the CB market if he were pleased with how his defensive backs look in training camp? Obviously not. Seattle's cornerback room needs reinforcements. Diggs having any sort of role may not be a pretty sight.
At face value, landing with the NFL’s premier defensive mind seems like an ideal match for the former Cowboy. But it’s fair to wonder how much Diggs has left in the tank, and with Seattle’s continued pursuit of Arnold, this may not be the dream landing spot it appears to be on paper.
Time will tell.
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