Andrew Buller-Russ
Overhauling the defense has been the central theme for Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters this offseason. Which, considering Dan Quinn’s team stumbled all the way to a 5-12 record after winning 12 games the year before, it’s only good that Washington has been busy making upgrades.
While the Commanders have upgraded every level of the defense, this roster still has more room for improvement. There’s even still an All-Pro defender, waiting to be signed in free agency.
Recently, Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport suggested the Commanders should sign cornerback Trevon Diggs. The 27-year-old ended last season with the Packers, but only played in one game before being released this offseason.
“At this point in free agency, there are no sure things left, especially at a premium position like cornerback,” Davenport wrote. “But cap space isn’t an issue in Washington, the team still needs help at corner and there isn’t a player at the position with a higher potential ceiling still looking for work than the 27-year-old.”
Now free to join any team of his liking, the one-time All-Pro hasn’t been able to find an immediate fit. Yet, surely some team will take a chance on the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback returning to peak form with a change of scenery.
One of the reasons Diggs may be taking his time is to ensure he can get as healthy as possible after battling injuries in Dallas that limited him to just eight games before his release on December 30. After recording an NFL-high 11 interceptions in 2021, Diggs’ career has cooled off considerably, but he still brings 64 games of starting experience.
With Washington aiming to return to a playoff contender in 2026, buying low on someone with star potential like Diggs is exactly the type of risks the Commanders should be taking.
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