ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped a bomb on Tuesday, reporting that cornerback Trevon Diggs tried out for our Seattle Seahawks, the reigning champions! This comes right after he visited the Detroit Lions for a workout, so our Emerald City squad is clearly in the mix for some veteran secondary depth. We all know how much we need to shore things up after Riq Woolen departed in free agency this offseason, and Diggs could be that guy to back up Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe.
Remembering the Diggs We Knew
Man, there was a time when snagging Trevon Diggs would have been a massive deal, a game-changer! This guy was a beast, a back-to-back Pro Bowler in 2021 and 2022 during his time with the Dallas Cowboys. He even landed on the First Team All-Pro in 2021, leading the entire league with a mind-boggling 11 interceptions. And get this: two of those he returned for touchdowns! Back then, everyone saw him as one of the top defensive playmakers in the game. That kind of ball-hawking talent? Yeah, we know a thing or two about needing that around Lumen Field. The thought of that kind of impact in our secondary is exciting, no doubt.
What His Recent History Tells Us
But here’s the kicker, and this is where it gets real: Diggs has been battling the injury bug and some inconsistent play lately. He was limited to just two games in 2023, then 11 games in 2024, and only nine last year. Dallas eventually released him late in the 2025 season, and he briefly joined the Green Bay Packers for one regular-season game and their first-round playoff loss to the rival Chicago Bears. That release put his coverage struggles under a microscope, and honestly, those interceptions he used to rack up weren’t there in 2025 to make up for those concerns like they did earlier in his career. Look, we can’t ignore the facts: if Seattle signs him after this tryout, we can’t expect him to be the primary guy shutting down an opponent’s best receiver. But what he *can* offer is that veteran depth, a guy with a track record of previous success, someone who has made big plays in this league. It’s a calculated move, for sure.
So, what’s next? The tryout is done. Now our front office has to decide if Diggs’ past glory outweighs his recent struggles enough to bring him into the fold. Adding a player with his Pro Bowl pedigree, even as depth, could be a smart chess move for Macdonald’s squad as we gear up for a long season. We’re watching this one closely, 12s!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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