The upcoming NFL free agency period has been at the forefront of Chicago Bears fans' minds ever since the offseason began. The Bears are at risk of losing several players to the open market next month, including cornerback Nahshon Wright after his breakout season.
Based on the season he just had, Wright may price himself out of town, creating a void in the secondary. If that's the case, Trevon Diggs could be an option they consider for the 2026 season.
Nahshon Wright’s Potential Exit Could Open Door for Bears to Add Trevon Diggs
Spotrac projects Wright to get an average salary of $16.7 million, landing a three-year, $50 million deal. Despite giving up 800 yards in coverage this past season, Wright had a knack for taking away the football. He was tied for second in the NFL in interceptions (5), along with 11 pass deflections.
Even though he gave up a bunch of yards, teams are always looking for cornerbacks who create turnovers. He's expected to have several suitors, and considering the Bears enter the offseason at more than $10.6 million over the salary cap (Spotrac), the odds they give Wright a big-money deal seem low.
That's where the idea of Diggs seems plausible.
Diggs spent the first six years of his career with the Dallas Cowboys before getting cut and landing with the Green Bay Packers in December after being claimed off waivers, sticking around for just two games. Despite the small sample size outside of Dallas, the Bears could be interested in making a play for this defender. Diggs has dealt with knee injuries for the past few years, but feels healthy entering the offseason.
Over the course of 67 games, Diggs has logged 242 total tackles, 63 pass breakups, and 20 interceptions. The former Alabama standout does leave room to be desired in pass coverage, but playing in a new scheme with better coaching could help him recapture the success he had in Dallas.
That's without mentioning how luring Diggs to the Windy City would reunite him with defensive backs coach and defensive pass game coordinator Al Harris. The 51-year-old coach led the Cowboys' DBs from 2020 to 2024, which is a stretch where Diggs racked up his 20 picks for 204 yards and two touchdowns, along with two Pro Bowls and a first-team All-Pro nod (2021).
Due to Diggs not playing to the caliber that he did earlier in his career, his price tag has decreased. Spotrac's calculated market value for Diggs is listed at $7.5 million, which would be easier to stomach.
Chicago has Jaylon Johnson locked down at one boundary spot with Kyler Gordon holding down the slot, but both guys missed a ton of time in 2025 due to injuries. They need depth in that room, especially if Wright walks. Tyrique Stevenson is still on the team, but it's clear he has his work cut out for himself.
The idea of Diggs is interesting, as the Bears would take a player from a divisional rival while also replacing Wright, who had a quality season for them. It might be a move that carries risk, but Super Bowls are won by taking chances.
If the Bears can revive Diggs' career, much like they did for his former Cowboys teammate, the secondary's outlook could be brighter than ever next season.