Vikings Can Now Scoop Up a Long-and-Strong Corner
In an ideal world, Minnesota’s secondary — currently entering a new era — can add another corner into the mix. The Vikings can make a move for one who just became available.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter delivers the update: “Packers released CB Trevon Diggs.” And then clarification from Tom Pelissero of The NFL Network: “Trevon Diggs is subject to waivers. If he is claimed, which is highly unlikely, the waiver assignment would be deferred until after the Super Bowl. If he clears waivers, he can be signed immediately as a free agent.”
Vikings Can Scoop Up Corner Trevon Diggs
Starting off with CB1 Byron Murphy Jr. alongside CB2 Isaiah Rodgers isn’t a bad spot to be.
Neither are among the NFL’s most imposing corners, and yet they’re capable of doing multiple things well. Mr. Murphy is versatile — a key buzzword in Minnesota football — allowing him to slide into the slot while also playing along the boundary plenty. Meanwhile, Rodgers isn’t the slot option that Murphy is, but he’s incredibly fast and does well tackling, too.
Add the two together and the cupboard isn’t bare. What kind of merit is there to adding Mr. Diggs?
In Trevon Diggs, the Vikings would be adding a 27-year-old defender who recently put in work for the Packers after several seasons with the Cowboys. He’s trending downward, but that could work in Minnesota’s favor insofar as he could be cheaper than usual.
At 6’2″ and 195 pounds, Diggs offers the ideal build to be an NFL corner. In particular, that’s a frame that allows Diggs to line up along the outside with the league’s larger receivers.
Back in 2021, Diggs finished off his season as a Pro Bowl player who was named as a first-team All-Pro. He did so after plucking an eye-popping 11 interceptions out of the sky, which is to say nothing of his 21 passes defended.
After his rookie contract, Diggs walked into a five-year agreement coming in at $97 million.
Now, here’s the key caveat: nobody in the NFL cares about what was done in the past. Or, at least, there shouldn’t be too much emphasis on past accomplishments. When it comes to a contract, all that matters is what a player is going to do. Indeed, past performance is only helpful insofar as it illuminates what will take place in future seasons.
When it comes to Trevon Diggs, that means not expecting another season of 11 interceptions just because he has done so previously. As with all teams, the Vikings get in trouble when money gets sent out for past accomplishments rather than future accomplishments.
The appeal of Diggs is his size, youth, and history of making plays on the ball. Every team covets corners who can take the ball away from an offense, but that may be particularly appealing for a Vikings squad that is looking to create a domino effect within the secondary by grafting a corner with size into the position. Doing so would liberate Murphy, letting him shuffle around; meanwhile, Rodgers could focus on showing off his wheels against speed rather than needing to battle bruising brawn. Again, think a domino effect.
Being able to retain Brian Flores will be an important part of the mix. Ongoing continuity on defense will allow for GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to better parse through the available talent.
Note, as well, that Minnesota’s leadership likes giving still-young, underperforming talent a second chance. Just last year, Minnesota brought Jeff Okudah to town for precisely that assignment: being a corner with size to lock down the boundary spot. Trevon Diggs, quite possibly, could be the desired solution for 2026.
The current 2026 estimate on Over the Cap has the Vikings sitting at roughly $49 million in cap debt.
