Overview
- The 27-year-old cornerback is subject to a 24-hour waiver period; a claiming team would owe roughly $472,000 for Week 18 plus about $58,823 if he is active, and he becomes a free agent if unclaimed.
- NFL Network reporting says the decision was not tied to a single incident but to multiple factors over time, including on-field decline, injuries and internal standards about readiness.
- After an All-Pro 2021 and a five-year, $97 million extension in 2023, Diggs played eight games this season, recorded no interceptions and was targeted for a perfect 158.3 passer rating, per Pro Football Focus.
- His availability was limited by a concussion he said occurred during an at-home TV-mount accident and by knee issues that led to injured reserve and a December dispute over his readiness to return.
- Diggs has no guaranteed money beyond this season, and the move is reported to clear about $14.5 million in 2026 cap space for Dallas as the 7-8-1 Cowboys prepare for an offseason reset.