Cowboys lock up star Trevon Diggs with lucrative five-year extension: reports

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The Dallas Cowboys have locked up standout defensive back Trevon Diggs for the foreseeable future. 

Diggs signed a five-year, $97 million extension, according to multiple reports Tuesday. The deal also includes a $21.25 million signing bonus, and Diggs could earn up to $104 million if he reaches certain incentive thresholds.

The deal makes the two-time Pro Bowler one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL.

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Trevon Diggs of the Dallas Cowboys walks off the field against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia.  (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Diggs is the younger brother of Buffalo Bills star wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The defensive back, who received first-team All-Pro honors in 2021, has developed a reputation for creating turnovers. He has racked up 17 interceptions over his first three seasons in the league.

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He hauled in 11 interceptions during his standout 2021 campaign. Earlier this offseason, Diggs was asked about his status with the Cowboys going forward. 

"Hopefully something gets figured out. I love Dallas. I love being here. We'll see," Diggs told reporters in May.

Trevon Diggs (7) of the Dallas Cowboys intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Kenny Golladay (19) of the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The extension is expected to pay Diggs an average annual salary of $19.4 million, placing him fifth among the highest-paid corners