Man, talk about a reality check! Former All-Pro Trevon Diggs is officially a Seahawk, but his contract is as barebones as it gets. He’s battling just to make the 53-man roster, and that’s the real story here for our secondary in the Emerald City.
The “Cheap” Deal for a Former Star
OverTheCap.com dropped the details, and this is truly a low-risk move for the Hawks. Diggs is on a veteran’s minimum salary, pure and simple. We’re hearing there’s no signing bonus and no game-based incentives. Remember, this dude once snagged a five-year, $97 million extension from the Dallas Cowboys! Now? He’s making minimum wage because of his experience and a brutal ACL tear in 2023 that limited him to just two regular season games. That little detail means he’s got six credited seasons instead of seven, slicing $85,000 off his minimum pay. Tough break, but it shows how much he wants to fight his way back.
Fighting for His Spot Before the Chiefs Game
Diggs didn’t hit the field against the Titans, where our Hawks took a 16-19 loss. But Friday’s preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs? That’s his chance to show the staff he belongs. The team can cut or trade Diggs by week’s end with zero dead money, making this a pure tryout. This move is all about competition in the cornerback room, but let’s be real, his roster spot isn’t guaranteed. We’re still watching for Terrion Arnold’s potential signing, which could shake things up even more.
So, all eyes on Friday night, 12s. Will Diggs show up big against the Chiefs and prove he’s got something left? He’s got everything to gain, and frankly, our secondary needs all the help it can get.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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