Former Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs could be option for Commanders after draft

Washington still needs help at cornerback and could wait until after the NFL draft to add veteran depth.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 8:03am

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The Washington Commanders still need help at cornerback after releasing Marshon Lattimore and allowing Jonathan Jones and Noah Igbinoghene to depart in free agency. They've added Amik Robertson and Ahkello Witherspoon, but could look to sign former Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs as additional veteran depth after the NFL draft.

Why it matters

The Commanders' secondary was a weakness last season, and they'll need to address the position either through the draft or free agency to improve their defense. Signing Diggs, who had his best seasons under Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, could provide experienced depth at a low cost if he can recapture his previous form.

The details

The Commanders currently have Robertson, Mike Sainristil, Trey Amos, and Witherspoon projected as starters, with several roster hopefuls also in the mix. However, they still need more depth at the position. While they could target a cornerback early in the draft, such as LSU's Mansoor Delane, they may also wait until after the draft to sign a veteran like Diggs, who was released by the Packers this offseason.

  • The Commanders begin their offseason program later this month.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April.

The players

Trevon Diggs

A 27-year-old former cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys who is currently a free agent after being released by the Green Bay Packers this offseason.

Dan Quinn

The current head coach of the Washington Commanders, who previously served as the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys when Diggs had his best seasons.

Mansoor Delane

A cornerback prospect from LSU who is projected to be drafted by the Commanders with the 7th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Adam Peters

The general manager of the Washington Commanders.

Amik Robertson

A cornerback recently signed by the Washington Commanders.

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What they’re saying

“Washington was a popular destination pick for Diggs when the Cowboys placed him on waivers in December. That made no sense at the time. The Commanders were going nowhere, and it made zero sense to claim his contract.”

— Commanders Wire, Author

What’s next

The Commanders will continue to evaluate their cornerback options both in the draft and in free agency, with Diggs potentially being a target after the draft when teams have a better idea of their needs.

The takeaway

The Commanders' secondary was a weakness last season, and they'll need to address the position through the draft or free agency to improve their defense. Signing the experienced Diggs, who had success under Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, could be a low-risk, high-upside move if he can recapture his previous form.