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Seahawks Sign Trevon Diggs After Arnold Exempt List

8/21/2026

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Seahawks Sign Diggs

Seattle Seahawks signed cornerback Trevon Diggs to a one-year contract on August 19, 2026.
The signing follows Terrion Arnold’s placement on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, raising cornerback-depth worries.
Diggs, a two-time Pro Bowl and 2021 first-team All-Pro, led the league with 11 interceptions that season.
Seattle waived wide receiver Julian Hicks two days after signing him to free a roster spot for Diggs.

Summary

Diggs Brothers Faceoff

The Diggs brothers will meet on the field when Seattle travels to Washington in Week 3, a rare sibling showdown.
Both brothers grew up in the DMV area, adding hometown significance to the matchup.
Seattle retained $20.6 million in 2026 cap space after signing Diggs, preserving roster flexibility.
Terrion Arnold faces eight felony kidnapping and robbery charges and remains on the commissioner’s exempt list.

History

Historical Context

The NFL introduced a hard salary cap in 1994 at $34.6 million, rising to $57.3 million by 1999. That year, Seahawks owner Paul Allen reshaped contracts, allocating significant money to defensive backs. After the 2008 owner vote and the 2010 uncapped season, the 2011 CBA added spending floors, influencing later moves such as the 2026 signing of Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs.

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Seahawks Sign Diggs

Seattle Seahawks signed cornerback Trevon Diggs to a one-year contract on August 19, 2026.
The signing follows Terrion Arnold’s placement on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, raising cornerback-depth worries.
Diggs, a two-time Pro Bowl and 2021 first-team All-Pro, led the league with 11 interceptions that season.
Seattle waived wide receiver Julian Hicks two days after signing him to free a roster spot for Diggs.

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