It's been an incredibly active offseason for the Washington Commanders. General manager Adam Peters has signed 15 players so far. He's probably not done yet either, and there is one questionable idea around the media that just won't go away.
The Commanders have undergone some changes to the cornerback room. Marshon Lattimore was inevitably released, saving $18.5 million on Washington's salary cap. Jonathan Jones signed for the Philadelphia Eagles, and Noah Igbinoghene landed with the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks as he looks to galvanize his career.
In response, Amik Robertson and Ahkello Witherspoon have come on board to go alongside Trey Amos and Mike Sainristil. That won't be enough, leaving one NFL analyst to suggest a reunion between Trevon Diggs and head coach Dan Quinn is still feasible.
If the Commanders wanted to sign Trevon Diggs, they'd have done it already
Gary Davenport of The Bleacher Report acknowledged that this potential acquisition is no sure thing. Even so, the analyst didn't think there was a better option than Diggs sitting on the market after a flurry of activity around the league.
"At this point in free agency, there are no sure things left, especially at a premium position like cornerback. But cap space isn't an issue in Washington, the team still needs help at corner and there isn't a player at the position with a higher potential ceiling still looking for work than the 27-year-old."
If Diggs could guarantee the Commanders that a return to his All-Pro form was imminent, it would be a no-brainer. Unfortunately, that's not the case, and his concerning trajectory makes this a risky proposition that might not fit Washington's new defensive approach.
Diggs played his best football under Quinn's guidance. It didn't take long for things to spiral out of control after he left for Washington. Injuries are another primary catalyst behind his demise. The fact that he didn't last long with the Green Bay Packers after the Cowboys cut ties, coupled with no one taking the plunge in free agency yet, is another reason to pause.
Nobody will know the player better than Quinn. He nurtured him through the early stages of his NFL journey, and there is a deep respect for the coach. However, this is Daronte Jones' defense. If he doesn't believe this fits into the scheme he's planning to install, the Commanders will look for alternatives.
It's easy to see why this keeps coming up. As long as Diggs is on the proverbial scrap heap, the speculation will be there. But if this idea had any substance behind it, the former Alabama star would already be in Washington.
Never say never. But it feels highly unlikely.