The Green Bay Packers have a number of critical personnel decisions to make this offseason after a disappointing end to the 2025 season that at one point had so much promise.
And one of them has already been made, as the Packers announced on their website that they have parted ways with All-Pro corner, Trevon Diggs.
After being released by the Dallas Cowboys back in December the Packers were the only NFL franchise to put in a waiver claim for the former second round pick, as the team looked to bolster their thin group at the cornerback position.
Diggs played just two games for the Packers; Week 18’s dead-rubber loss to the Minnesota Vikings and the heartbreaking, late playoff defeat to the Chicago Bears.
Despite having multiple weeks to adjust to Green Bay’s defensive scheme, Diggs was not able to quickly carve out a role for himself within the starting lineup, having been utilized for just one meaningful defensive snap during his entire stint – in the game against Chicago – whilst he played 49% of snaps on defense vs the Vikings.
How Does This Impact The Packers’ Cap Situatoin
As the Cowboys had already paid him his guaranteed money, the Packers were able to save $15 million in 2026, whilst incurring no dead cap charge.
Taking into account cap allocations for the players’ salaries the Packers are projected to select in April’s draft, Green Bay now lies at around $4.5 million over the cap in 2026.
However, the team can save another $20 million in 2026 if they release former All-Pro center, Elgton Jenkins, who missed the second half of the season with a leg injury suffered in Week 10’s to the Philadelphia Eagles.
And Pro Bowl edge rusher, Rashan Gary could also be on the chopping block after a slightly lacklustre season, with Green Bay able to save $11 million next season with his departure.
Packers Release All-Pro Cornerback After Just 2 Games