So Trevon Diggs Is Shockingly Ring Chasing With… The Green Bay Packers

If you were looking for a quiet New Year’s Eve in the NFL, you came to the wrong place. In a move that feels equal parts desperate and opportunistic, the Green Bay Packers have claimed former All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs off waivers. This comes barely 24 hours after the Dallas Cowboys decided they would rather pay him to go away than let him suit up for another snap in silver and blue.

The Stunning Cut With Diggs

It’s a fascinating, if not slightly chaotic, development as we head into Week 18. The Cowboys, admitting defeat on a contract that has aged about as well as milk in the Texas sun, cut ties with the 27-year-old just two years into a massive five-year, $97 million extension. Now, Diggs heads north to the frozen tundra, looking for a shot at redemption—and perhaps a little revenge.

A Reunion in Green Bay

Let’s be honest: the scriptwriters in the league office are having a field day with this one. By landing in Green Bay, Diggs isn’t just joining a playoff contender; he’s reuniting with his old running mate, Micah Parsons. Well, not on the field as Parsons tore his ACL and is out for the playoffs.

Joining a team with a familiar face like Parsons might be the only thing that can jumpstart a career that has stalled out spectacularly. Sometimes, you just need a buddy to tell you that you don’t actually suck at football, and it’s okay to come and ring chase with the team he is on.

The Financials of the Diggs Deal

From a business standpoint, this is a low-risk flyer for the Packers. They are on the hook for his $473,000 game check for Week 18, plus a potential incentive bonus if he actually plays against the Vikings. That’s pocket change in the modern NFL.

If and it is a massive “if”, he can return to even 70% of his former self, the Packers have a steal. If Diggs continues to play as he has in 2025, they can cut bait without losing sleep. It’s the kind of move general managers make when they are playing with house money and players willing to ring chase. A win-win scenario for both sides here.

Can Diggs Turn It Around?

This is the million-dollar question: can he turn it around away from Dallas? The stats for Diggs this season haven’t just been bad; they’ve been horrific. We are talking about a passer rating allowed of 152.7 when targeted. For context, a quarterback gets a 158.3 rating if they complete every pass for a touchdown. Opposing QBs have essentially been perfect when throwing his way.

The ACL tear clearly took away some of his elite closing speed, but the issues have looked mental, too. He’s been biting on double moves and looking out of position consistently. The Packers are betting that a change of scenery and a colder climate might wake him up. He’s got talent, but needs to unlock it again like he did during his pre-ACL days.

Playoff Implications for the Packers

Green Bay is locked into the No. 7 seed in the NFC. They have nothing to lose in Week 18 against Minnesota, which makes this the perfect time to throw Diggs onto the field and see what happens.

Is it risky to integrate a new corner days before the playoffs begin? Absolutely. But let’s not pretend the Packers’ secondary has been the ’85 Bears this year. They need depth, and they need playmakers. Even the ghost of the 2021 version of Diggs is better than what they have on the practice squad. So, will he successfully ring chase in Green Bay, or will he flop? Time will tell.