The Washington Commanders got better in the secondary when they signed veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas. But is more needed to give their chances of bouncing back another boost?
Ben Standig, formerly of The Athletic and now covering the team independently, thought signing Douglas raised the floor but didn't raise the ceiling. If the Commanders want to do that, he believes that acquiring Trevon Diggs is still something general manager Adam Peters should consider before Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Diggs is still waiting for his next opportunity. That is somewhat concerning at this stage of the summer, but it would be a surprise if another team didn't take a swing in the near future. He's been strongly connected to the Commanders thanks to his strong relationship with head coach Dan Quinn, but nothing concrete has come to light.
Commanders insider believes Trevon Diggs should still be an option
Much like the situation with his brother Stefon Diggs, if the Commanders had any real interest in adding the corner, there is a good chance he'd already be in the building.
Ben Standig with a potential free agent candidate the Commanders could look to add to bolster the cornerback room after the Rasul Douglas signing raised the floor, but didn't "raise the ceiling" for that position group: Trevon Diggs pic.twitter.com/HCqBuhJr6j
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Washington needs a smooth transition under new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones. The sooner things are stabilized and settled, the better. Douglas' arrival was a clear sign that Peters isn't entirely satisfied. And even though he might not move the needle all that much, the former West Virginia standout is a solid upgrade on the rotation behind Trey Amos, Mike Sainristil, and Amik Robertson.
Just how much impact Diggs could have on proceedings is another question mark. He rose quickly under Quinn's guidance in Dallas. But when his old coordinator departed for Washington, the drop-off was equally as alarming. Injuries didn't help, but it's a worrying trajectory all the same.
The Commanders have seemingly made their choice. Douglas was preferred, and he's got the size, length, and physicality to fit well into Jones' system. But if Peters isn't entirely convinced over camp, perhaps a call to Diggs wouldn't be the worst idea in the world.
Still, it does feel like this ship may have sailed.
Washington has no margin for further failures in 2026. They need as many sure things as possible. Diggs is young enough to be considered a reclamation project, but the risks may outweigh the rewards.
Nobody will know more about Diggs' strengths and weaknesses than Quinn. Jones' opinion might carry more weight, given he's getting the green light to run the defense as he sees fit. The Alabama product would no doubt welcome a reunion with his first NFL mentor, but the reality might be disappointing.
The Commanders have four capable corners. In Jones' scheme, which preaches versatility and aggression, that should be enough.
Unfortunately, that probably means that Diggs is no longer an option.
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