The Seattle Seahawks signed former All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs to a one-year deal on August 19, 2026, as they seek to bolster a shallow DB room amid Arnold’s unavailability. The move comes after Diggs’ brief, injury-plagued tenure with the Green Bay Packers and his release by the Dallas Cowboys in 2025. The signing was announced by the Seahawks on the same day as the Packers’ decision to let Diggs go in the offseason. Arnold, who was unavailable in the short term, left the team in need of immediate depth.
The Move to Fill a Defensive Void
Career Timeline and Injuries
Diggs’ career has been marked by both elite performance and recurring injuries. After leading the NFL with 11 interceptions in 2021, he earned first-team All-Pro honors. However, a torn ACL in 2023 limited him to just two games, and his production declined in subsequent seasons. Diggs played only eight games for the Cowboys in 2025 before being released following Week 17. His brief Packers stint in 2025 included two tackles across two games, with minimal impact on the field. The Packers had signed Diggs on December 31, 2025, a day after his release from the Cowboys with cornerback Nate Hobbs lost for the year due to injury. In his first three seasons in the NFL, Diggs played in 45 games, but he has appeared in only 22 games over the last three seasons. An assortment of injuries have hampered Diggs, including a torn ACL that limited him to two games in 2023 and eight games in 2025.
The Seahawks’ coaching staff will now evaluate whether Diggs can recapture his early-career form. His 2021 season—when he led the league and set a Cowboys record with 11 interceptions—remains a benchmark. NFL.com noted that Diggs’ 2025 season with the Packers ended abruptly after a playoff loss, with the team opting not to re-sign him amid roster reconfiguration. The Packers’ decision to let Diggs go in the offseason reflects their prioritization of younger options, including second-round pick Brandon Cisse and free agent Benjamin St-Juste. For Seattle, the gamble on Diggs hinges on whether his past dominance can outweigh his recent injury history. The Seahawks’ defense, which ranked sixth in 2025, now hinges on whether Diggs can provide the elite coverage he once delivered. The team’s defensive rankings in 2025 included the top-ranked scoring defense, third-ranked run defense, and 10th-ranked passing defense.
Reunion with Micah Parsons
Diggs’ arrival in Seattle also carries symbolic weight. During his time with the Cowboys, he formed a close bond with Micah Parsons, who later joined the Packers. Parsons tweeted “We’re back” upon Diggs’ Packers signing in December 2025, though their on-field reunion was short-lived due to Parsons’ season-ending ACL injury. Parsons’ injury, which occurred a couple weeks before the Packers’ Week 18 game, kept him out for the year. The Packers’ Week 18 game, which Diggs played in, was a regular season finale with their playoff position secured, and most starters sat out. Diggs recorded two tackles in the 16-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on January 4.
The Packers’ decision to let Diggs go in the offseason reflects their prioritization of younger options, including second-round pick Brandon Cisse and free agent Benjamin St-Juste. For Seattle, the gamble on Diggs hinges on whether his past dominance can outweigh his recent injury history. The Seahawks’ defense, which ranked sixth in 2025, now hinges on whether Diggs can provide the elite coverage he once delivered. The immediate question is how Diggs will fit into Seattle’s defensive scheme. With training camp underway and the regular season approaching, the Seahawks will assess his readiness. A key factor will be whether he can avoid the injuries that derailed his recent years. For fans, the signing offers hope for a defensive resurgence—but also raises concerns about relying on a player with a fragile health record. Diggs signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks.
