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Packers' Trevon Diggs wants to make the most of his unexpected playoff role.
Summary
Trevon Diggs was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers last week and played nearly half of the defensive snaps in the regular-season finale; Coach Matt LaFleur said he could start in the wild-card game. Diggs joins Green Bay after a turbulent 2025 season that included a concussion and lingering knee issues.
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Trevon Diggs was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers after spending the 2025 season with the Dallas Cowboys. The 27-year-old cornerback played nearly half of Green Bay's defensive snaps in the regular-season finale and could start in the team's upcoming wild-card game at Chicago. Packers coaches said Diggs integrated quickly in meetings despite limited practice time and that teammates could provide in-game communication support. His move to Green Bay follows a season marked by a concussion and missed time for knee issues.
Key points:
- Green Bay claimed Trevon Diggs off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys last week; the Packers finished the regular season 9-7-1.
- Diggs played nearly half of the defensive snaps in Green Bay's regular-season finale and received strong grades from Pro Football Focus for that outing.
- Coach Matt LaFleur did not rule out starting Diggs in the Saturday night wild-card matchup at Chicago.
- Defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley said Diggs learned the scheme quickly and that safeties Xavier McKinney, Javon Bullard and Evan Williams could help communicate what he needs on the field.
- Diggs missed eight games this season after a concussion sustained in an October accident and for lingering knee issues; he played eight games for Dallas in 2025 and had been an All‑Pro in 2021.
Summary:
Diggs's arrival gives Green Bay an additional option in a secondary that has struggled late in the season, and his strong debut provided an encouraging sign for the coaching staff. The immediate next milestone is the Packers' wild-card game at Chicago, where the team will decide his role on game day.
