The Washington Commanders have been linked to a move for free-agent cornerback Trevon Diggs ever since he left the Dallas Cowboys late last season. It was nothing more than speculation and hearsay, but it never went away.
Now it seems the Commanders have closed this for good.
Nobody can say for sure in the NFL. Plans can change quickly, and the Commanders may only be another cornerback injury away from general manager Adam Peters seeking additional reinforcements. But for now, the door is firmly shut on acquiring Diggs.
Commanders slam the door shut on Dan Quinn-Trevon Diggs reunion with Rasul Douglas signing
Peters recognized that improvements were needed in the cornerback room. He used Washington's early offseason program to assess the situation, then took decisive action by signing veteran Rasul Douglas to a one-year deal worth up to $3.8 million.
The move has been largely well received. Douglas is experienced, has the right size and length to be impactful, and boasts versatility to play on the boundary or in the slot. And unlike Diggs, he is coming off a productive campaign with the Miami Dolphins.
Diggs is on a different trajectory.
His All-Pro form tumbled once Dan Quinn left for the Commanders. The Cowboys cut him loose, and he failed to make an impact with the Green Bay Packers. The fact that he remains on the proverbial scrap heap at 27, seemingly in his prime, speaks volumes. And if he was hoping for a lifeline from his former defensive coordinator, he's out of luck.
The Commanders went in a different direction. They now have Mike Sainristil, Trey Amos, Amik Robertson, and Douglas leading their cornerback unit. There are still concerns, but it could also be a competent group if Washington's second-round duo make the desired progress under new coordinator Daronte Jones.
As for Diggs? He's still waiting.
The fall-off has been dramatic and concerning in equal measure. Injuries didn't help his cause, but Diggs has looked a shell of his former self over the last two seasons.
Some in the media believed that reuniting with Quinn could have been the best chance, in the right environment, to galvanize his career with someone he fully trusts. Even so, the head coach and Peters didn't share that view.
There was interest from Diggs and his brother, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, about a possible homecoming to Washington. But this interest appears one-sided.
Washington has no margin for error in 2026. Diggs was simply a gamble they cannot afford right now. That may change in the future, but signing Douglas is the clearest sign yet that the Alabama product is not on their radar.
And don't expect that to change anytime soon.
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