Former Cowboys Star Roasted After One Embarrassing Playoff Snap With New Team — And It Exposed Exactly Why Dallas Let Him Go

Green Bay, Wisconsin – January 12, 2026

Late in the 2025 season, the Dallas Cowboys made a decision that raised eyebrows around the league: they moved on from Trevon Diggs, a cornerback once viewed as a foundational piece of their defense. But for those who had followed the Cowboys closely over the past two years, the move wasn’t shocking — it felt inevitable.

Diggs had endured two consecutive seasons cut short by serious injuries, including major surgeries, and with them came growing concerns about his rehabilitation process and whether he could return to peak form. Multiple reports indicated that the Cowboys’ front office had become increasingly uneasy with Diggs’ recovery timeline, while Diggs himself appeared frustrated with internal changes, particularly the departure of defensive backs coach Al Harris and broader locker room shifts.

When Dallas ultimately released Diggs just before the postseason, it wasn’t simply about cap space or depth charts — it was about a breakdown in trust.

Diggs was quickly claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers, giving him a rare postseason opportunity with a new team. For Green Bay, it was a low-risk addition. For Diggs, it was a chance at redemption.

That chance lasted exactly one snap.

In the playoff game, Diggs was on the field for a single defensive play. On that snap, instead of making an impact, he was completely overpowered by Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore, who flattened him while blocking on a screen pass. There was no disruption, no pressure — just Diggs falling backward, exposed.

Ironically, the stat sheet credited Diggs with an assisted tackle. But the viral video circulating on social media told a different story — and Cowboys fans didn’t hesitate.

Across X and NFL forums, Diggs was harshly criticized. Not just for the play itself, but because it looked all too familiar to what Dallas fans felt they had seen over the past two seasons.

One NFL observer summed up the moment with a blunt assessment:

“It wasn’t just the play itself that people reacted to. It was how familiar it looked. When moments like that keep repeating, teams stop asking what happened — they start asking why it keeps happening.”

That’s why this single snap became more than just a bad play.

Placed in a larger context — prolonged injuries, declining consistency, and lingering doubts about on-field impact — one snap suddenly felt like confirmation of a decision the Cowboys had already made.

Now, Diggs’ future in Green Bay is far from secure. Because the Packers claimed him via waivers, he remains under contract through 2028, but with massive cap hits: more than $15 million in 2026, $20.5 million in 2027, and $21 million in 2028. However, since Dallas already released him, Green Bay carries no guaranteed money, meaning the Packers could move on without any dead cap.

Unless Diggs is willing to accept a pay cut or prove a legitimate resurgence, his roster spot in Green Bay remains uncertain. In the NFL, one play rarely defines a career — but sometimes, it explains why a team that once believed fully chose to walk away without looking back.

For Trevon Diggs, this is no longer about being roasted online. It’s about earning back trust — something that had been slipping away long before that embarrassing snap ever happened.