Cowboys trade All-Pro to Packers for 2026 sixth-round pick and salary space savings

Dallas, TX – August 1, 2025

The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly preparing to trade cornerback Trevon Diggs to the Green Bay Packers for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick, according to sources from AtoZ Sports and Sports Illustrated. This move could signal the end of Diggs’ five-year run with Dallas, driven by financial pressures and team dynamics.

Drafted in 2020, Diggs earned All-Pro honors in 2021 with 11 interceptions, showcasing his playmaking prowess. However, a 2023 ACL injury and a 2025 chondral tissue graft surgery restricted him to 13 games over two years. His $97 million contract, signed in 2023, carries a $9 million injury guarantee due in March 2026, pushing Dallas to save $3.6 million in cap space through this trade. Tensions, including a $500,000 fine and disagreements over his recovery, have fueled speculation, with X posts like @CapalotSZN5 hinting this may be Diggs’ last season as a Cowboy.

For Green Bay, Diggs fills a critical gap in their secondary following Jaire Alexander’s departure. The 26-year-old’s ball-hawking ability aligns with coach Matt LaFleur’s defensive vision and Jeff Hafley’s scheme, per AtoZ Sports. With cap space to accommodate Diggs’ deal, the Packers see him as a cornerstone to rebuild their cornerback unit, offering a low-cost sixth-round pick in return. Dallas, meanwhile, leans on DaRon Bland and rookie Shavon Revel Jr. to anchor their younger secondary.

Though teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos surfaced in trade rumors, Green Bay’s need and interest, as noted by analysts like @wendellfp on X, make them the top destination. The trade, expected by the 2025 deadline or in the 2026 offseason, underscores Dallas’ focus on roster flexibility and Green Bay’s aim to strengthen their defense for an NFC North push. Cowboys fans brace for Diggs’ exit, while Packers supporters hope he can rediscover his All-Pro form in a new chapter.