Kansas City, MO – May 7, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs are eyeing a seismic trade, targeting Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs, a $97 million two-time Pro Bowler, sources told ESPN. The blockbuster move aims to fortify their secondary after a 40-22 Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Diggs, 27, boasts 20 career interceptions in 57 games, including an NFL-leading 11 in 2021. His $19.4 million annual salary aligns with Kansas City’s $12.7 million cap space, offering a dynamic partner for Trent McDuffie. “Trevon’s a ball hawk,” coach Andy Reid said.
The Chiefs, having lost L’Jarius Sneed and Justin Reid, signed Kristian Fulton and drafted Nohl Williams. Yet, Diggs’ playmaking could elevate a unit that allowed 4,012 passing yards in 2024. GM Brett Veach is reportedly offering a 2026 second-round pick and a 2025 fifth-rounder to Dallas.
Kansas City’s draft—Josh Simmons, Omarr Norman-Lott, Ashton Gillotte, Nohl Williams, Jalen Royals, Jeffrey Bassa, and Brashard Smith—addressed trenches but left secondary depth thin. Diggs, despite knee injuries in 2023 and 2024, outshines aging Mike Edwards and depth like Joshua Williams, recently cut alongside Robert Rochell.
Chiefs Kingdom roars with anticipation. With two remaining picks, including No. 226, Kansas City eyes receiver depth. Diggs’ potential arrival, a daring gamble, fuels 2025 Super Bowl dreams, promising a lockdown secondary to bolster Mahomes’ championship chase.
