Trevon Diggs
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Trevon Diggs
The Miami Dolphins have a lot of issues to fix after the early event of their offseason. However, an underrated concern has also emerged: the strength and depth of their secondary. Filled with young players who have been largely unproven, they don’t really have a true leader on the back end of their defense. That could change with a suggestion that an elite corner formerly from Dallas could find a new home with the Fins.
According to NFL.com, they believe that Trevon Diggs could be the perfect fit to rejuvenate a Dolphins secondary that lost a key piece in Minkah Fitzpatrick. Writer Nick Shook argues that with Miami starting from square one, Diggs is the perfect building block.
A Veteran Presence to Stabilize the Secondary
“Like his brother Stefon, Diggs needs a job, and his career arc has hit a low point, with the two-time Pro Bowler contributing minimally over two games in Green Bay after being waived by the Cowboys last season. He also hasn’t been a reliably productive defender since 2022, the last time he started more than 11 games or logged more than 11 passes defensed in a year. If he wants to prove he can be the same player who earned a first-team All-Pro nod in 2021, Diggs should jump at the chance to fill a starting spot (or at least compete for one) in Miami”, Shook states.
Diggs is certainly a polarizing figure, as he was one of the elite corners in the early part of the decade, leading the league in interceptions with eleven in 2021. Still, with Shook bringing up his many injury woes that led to him being waived by the Cowboys originally before being picked up by Green Bay, it raises concern about his durability.
High Risk, High Reward: Is Diggs Worth the Gamble?
One thing that works out well for the Dolphins is due to his being released by the Packers, he will most likely not command a hefty fee. With limited cap space to make big moves, Diggs might be the cheapest option available.
With that knowledge, the Dolphins may have to weigh the body of work that Diggs has. Do they trust that he could return to the player he was in both ’21 and ’22? Or do they worry that he will evert to the player who cannot remain on the field, and when he does play, is highly inconsistent?
Considering that the Dolphins’ CB room consists of a mix of former UDFAs and players on short term deals, Diggs’ experience may be enough to convince the front office. After all, Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan were part of the decision making process to sign Diggs in Green Bay.
As a result, in a desperate situation, Diggs could become the player that they can build their defensive backfield around. While he may not be an option that Dolphins fans will be too happy. about, he has the requisite experience and people in the front office who believe in him. That may be just enough for the Fins to bite the bullet.