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Packers Release Cornerback Trevon Diggs
Published: 2026/01/21 02:36:43
Release Details and Financial Implications
The Green Bay Packers have released cornerback Trevon Diggs, the team announced on January 20, 2026. This move will create approximately $15.08 million in cap space for the Packers in the 2026 season, according to Spotrac [1].
Diggs’ Short Tenure with the Packers
Diggs was claimed off waivers by the Packers on December 31, 2025, after being released by the Dallas Cowboys.He appeared in onyl two games for Green Bay, playing 33 snaps in the regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings and a single snap in the wild-card playoff loss to the Chicago Bears.
Career Overview and Injury History
The 27-year-old Diggs, a 2020 second-round draft pick (67th overall) out of Alabama, was a 2021 First-Team All-Pro selection. In 2021, he led the NFL with 11 interceptions, returning two for touchdowns, and earned a Pro Bowl nod [2]. He later signed a five-year,$97 million contract extension with the Cowboys in July 2023.
However, Diggs’ career has been hampered by injuries in recent seasons. He has played in only 21 of a possible 50 games as the start of the 2023 season.He tore his ACL two games into the 2023 season and missed the final six games of 2024 due to a left knee injury.
Reasons for Release
Diggs’ release from the Cowboys in December 2025 stemmed from multiple factors, beyond simply missing a team flight during the Christmas holiday. While reports indicated Diggs requested to stay in maryland to spend the holiday with family and was denied permission, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer stated the decision was not solely based on that incident. Ther where reported concerns about Diggs’ commitment and focus as well. [3].
Key Career Statistics
Throughout his six-season NFL career, Diggs has recorded 20 interceptions, 63 passes defended, and 242 tackles in 67 regular-season games (64 starts). [2].
Packers Additional Moves
In related news, the Packers have signed defensive lineman Jaden Crumedy and quarterback Kyle McCord to reserve/future contracts. Crumedy,previously with the Carolina Panthers,has appeared in eight games over two seasons. McCord, a sixth-round pick in the 2025 draft out of Syracuse, has yet to see regular-season action. [4]
