R1 The Eagles moved fast and quietly — with just a $500,000 signing that’s now sending shockwaves across the league and giving Howie Roseman a chance to stick it to Jerry Jones once again.
Even though the offense pulled its vanishing act once more in Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills—especially in that sluggish second half—the Philadelphia Eagles are soaring into the 2025 NFL playoffs with momentum on their side.
Dallas Cowboys v Philadelphia Eagles
Nick Sirianni’s team is on a hot three-game winning streak, and with reports swirling that Philly might even bench their starters for the final showdown against the Washington Commanders to avoid any playoff injury risks, the focus is squarely on postseason glory.
Meanwhile, the rest of the NFC East is in utter chaos. The New York Giants squandered their shot at the No. 1 draft pick by upsetting the Las Vegas Raiders last week, the Commanders are spiraling downward, and the Dallas Cowboys have once again fumbled their way out of playoff contention.
And in a jaw-dropping move, they waived star cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday.
That’s right—the Cowboys cut ties with the two-time Pro Bowler and former First-Team All-Pro cornerback with just two games remaining in the season. Rather than negotiating a deal or trading him in the offseason, Dallas gets absolutely nothing in return for their top defensive back.
Trevon Diggs Rips Deceptive Jerry Jones In Plan To Recoup $500k
But the Eagles didn’t waste a second. Despite their low spot in the waiver order, general manager Howie Roseman pounced, claiming Diggs and securing him for the rest of the year at a bargain-basement price of just over $500,000, per ESPN’s Field Yates. This savvy move not only bolsters Philly’s secondary for a deep playoff run but also delivers a delicious jab at Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
The Eagles have been hunting for a reliable third cornerback all season. Adoree’ Jackson has stepped up recently, but depth behind him was thin. Roseman’s earlier additions of Michael Carter II and Jakorian Bennett didn’t deliver as hoped, so snagging a proven talent like Diggs was a no-brainer.
After years of Eagles fans despising Diggs for wearing that Cowboys star, he’s now set to become a hero in midnight green. At worst, it’s a low-risk flop on a cheap contract. At best, Jones looks like the ultimate fool for letting him walk, while Roseman and the Eagles celebrate a heist that could propel them to Super Bowl glory.
