Trade rumors concerning the Dallas Cowboys and their cornerback Trevon Diggs have intensified in 2024, driven primarily by injury concerns and questions surrounding his recovery timeline. Diggs, who recently underwent significant knee surgery, is not expected to return until around the midseason mark, fueling speculation about the Cowboys potentially exploring trade options.
Ongoing Injury Issues Raise Doubts About Diggs’ Future with Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys’ secondary faced a troubling series of injuries last season, with Diggs being a central figure in their defensive struggles due to his major knee operation. Despite an impressive start to his career and a lucrative five-year, $97 million contract extension, these injuries have prevented Diggs from performing at his previous elite level. The concerns surrounding his ability to fully recover have persisted through offseason activities, keeping the cornerback room under close scrutiny.
Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report highlighted the ongoing uncertainty by listing Diggs among players who could be included in trade packages. Although Diggs is just 26 and boasts a strong professional record, Sobleski estimates his trade value might only be equivalent to a 2026 sixth-round draft pick given his injury history and current status.
“Both cornerback Trevon Diggs and the Dallas Cowboys may be better off without each other,”
—Brent Sobleski, Bleacher Report
“That may come across as counterintuitive considering how good Diggs has been when he’s healthy, but he hasn’t been healthy over the last two seasons.”
—Brent Sobleski, Bleacher Report
[Diggs’]
“deal still has four years remaining, including the upcoming campaign. However, the Cowboys could save more than $9.6 million by trading Diggs after June 1, according to Over The Cap.”
—Brent Sobleski, Bleacher Report
Interest from New Orleans Saints as Cowboys Weigh Their Options
Reports suggest that the New Orleans Saints are monitoring Trevon Diggs’ situation closely, viewing him as a potential fit to bolster their cornerback corps. New Orleans faces a pressing need at the position following the trade of Marshon Lattimore last year and the offseason departure of Paulson Adebo in free agency. The Saints appear unlikely to pursue expensive veterans such as Jalen Ramsey, making the younger Diggs an appealing alternative.
“The Saints need to add a cornerback after trading Marshon Lattimore a year ago and losing Paulson Adebo in free agency this offseason,”
—Unnamed writer
“New Orleans isn’t in a spot to swing a trade for an aging veteran like Jalen Ramsey. Somebody like Diggs, who’s 26 years old, would make a lot more sense.”
—Unnamed writer
Nevertheless, suggestions that Diggs could be moved for as little as a sixth-round draft pick have been met with skepticism, particularly from within the Cowboys organization. It is widely believed that Dallas would require a more substantial return due to Diggs’ demonstrated abilities when healthy.
Jalen Ramsey Trade Talk with Miami Dolphins Remains Speculative
The Cowboys have also appeared in speculation about a potential trade involving Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins. However, insiders stress that these rumors lack solid foundation and mostly reflect a general sense that “anything can happen” before the trading deadline. As of now, no credible developments have surfaced to indicate any concrete discussions.
Depth Additions and Strategic Moves in the Cornerback Room
In preparation for the upcoming season, Dallas has made moves to improve their defensive backfield by drafting cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. and acquiring Kaiir Elam, a former first-round pick, via trade. These additions provide some depth but may not fully offset the loss or absence of a player with Diggs’ prior impact, heightening the stakes around any trade decisions.
Trading Diggs would create a chance for a younger player to step up, but the Cowboys face a difficult balancing act given the premium placed on experience at cornerback and how rookies typically require an adjustment period. Diggs’ history proves that when he is fit, he performs at a high level, making the decision to trade him all the more complex.
Uncertain Road Ahead Hinges on Recovery and Team Confidence
Whether Trevon Diggs will be involved in any trade deals depends heavily on his rehabilitation progress and the coaching staff’s confidence in his ability to return to form. Should the Cowboys decide to entertain offers, it is expected they will not accept a trade package as low as a single sixth-round pick.
Meanwhile, Diggs remains committed to his recovery efforts, aiming to once again lead the Cowboys’ defensive secondary. The outcome of his rehabilitation and the team’s evaluation process will likely define both his future and the makeup of Dallas’s secondary as the season approaches.