Overview
- Dallas placed the two-time Pro Bowler on waivers Dec. 30, and he will become a free agent if unclaimed within the 24-hour window.
- Any team that claims Diggs owes $472,000 in Week 18 base salary plus a $58,823 bonus if he is active, according to multiple reports.
- The decision followed prolonged availability concerns after a 2023 ACL tear, a 2024 knee procedure, and an October 2025 concussion tied to a home accident, with a December dispute over his readiness to play.
- In eight games this season, Diggs recorded no interceptions and drew poor coverage metrics, with some analyses citing a perfect passer rating allowed when targeted.
- Dallas faces immediate dead money but no remaining guarantees on his deal after 2025, with reporting indicating roughly $14.5 million in 2026 cap relief, while Diggs told NFL Network he feels healthy and wants a postseason opportunity.