Trevon Diggs, former Alabama star, reportedly joins ranks of highest-paid DBs in NFL
By Paul Harvey
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Trevon Diggs is one of the young stars in the NFL at the defensive back position. Now, he’s reportedly joining the ranks of the highest-paid players at the position this offseason.
According to NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, Diggs has agreed to terms on a 5-year extension with the Dallas Cowboys. That deal is reportedly worth $97 million with a max value of $104 million. Pelissero also reports the signing bonus for the deal is $21.25 million.
The #Cowboys and rising star CB Trevon Diggs have agreed to terms on a 5-year contract extension worth $97M as he becomes one of the highest paid CBs in the NFL, sources say. He gets a max value of $104M.
The Pro Bowler and All-Pro now will stay in Dallas for the long-term. pic.twitter.com/PecrY4dIlJ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 25, 2023
Trevon Diggs gets a $21.25 million signing bonus and the deal can be worth up to $104M with incentives. Now one of the NFL’s highest-paid cornerbacks. https://t.co/vFP0hS8R9v
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 25, 2023
Diggs was a 2nd-rick pick by the Cowboys out of Alabama in the 2020 NFL Draft. He has started 44 games across his first 3 seasons in the league, including a first-team All-Pro selection in 2021.
Diggs set his career-high with 11 interceptions and 2 touchdowns in the 2021 season. Overall, he has 17 interceptions in 3 seasons to go with 169 total tackles and 49 pass breakups.
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
