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Packers Release Trevon Diggs After Brief Two-Game Look

The move clears about $15 million in 2026 cap space with no dead-money charge because his inherited deal had no remaining guarantees.

Overview

  • Green Bay claimed the 2021 All-Pro off waivers on Dec. 31, a day after Dallas cut him, and released him on Jan. 20.
  • Diggs logged 34 snaps across two appearances, starting Week 18 at Minnesota and playing one defensive snap in the Wild Card loss to Chicago.
  • He was on a five-year, $97 million Cowboys extension from 2023; the Packers avoided the $14.5 million 2026 base salary because no guarantees remained.
  • His availability and performance waned after a 2023 ACL tear, later knee trouble and an at-home concussion, while Dallas described his December waiver as stemming from multiple factors.
  • After clearing waivers on Wednesday, Diggs is a free agent who can sign immediately, and the Packers also signed Jaden Crumedy and Kyle McCord to reserve/future contracts.