In a head-spinning move that left the 12s wondering what just happened, G.M. John Schneider confirmed on Sunday that the Seahawks plan to add cornerback Trevon Diggs to the practice squad. This news broke via Greg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune, coming just hours after the team had officially cut the vested veteran.
Schneider’s Chess Move: How a Pro Bowler Lands on the Practice Squad
Wait, what? A two-time Pro Bowler on the practice squad? Yeah, you heard that right, and it’s a classic Schneider chess move. The biggest thing here is Diggs’ status as a vested veteran. That means when the Seahawks cut him, he wasn’t required to pass through the waiver wire like younger players. Instead, he immediately became a free agent. While he could, in theory, sign with any other team’s 53-man roster or even their practice squad, Schneider’s confidence in bringing him back stems from the belief that there won’t be high demand for his services elsewhere, especially given his relatively recent arrival to the Emerald City.
Why the Seahawks Are Still All-In on Diggs
So why the quick shuffle? Schneider laid it out, saying that Diggs is well-liked by everyone in the organization. The players, the coaches, the staff, they all love the guy. The feeling is that Diggs needs more time to acclimate to everything here in Seattle. Remember, this isn’t some undrafted rookie; Diggs was a second-round pick for the Dallas Cowboys back in 2020 and earned two Pro Bowl nods during his time there. He’s got real talent, and the team clearly sees a future with him, even if it starts on the practice squad while he finds his footing.
This isn’t a permanent farewell for Diggs, not by a long shot. It’s a strategic play by Schneider to keep a talented veteran in the fold, giving him the space he needs to get comfortable without taking up a crucial 53-man roster spot right now. We’ll be watching closely as Diggs continues to acclimate and work his way into the system. Get ready, folks, because the path to success isn’t always straight, and it looks like Diggs’ journey in Seattle is just getting started.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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