Stefon Diggs is still a free agent, but that will likely change in the coming weeks. After tearing his ACL midway through the 2024 season, Diggs signed a three-year deal with the New England Patriots with a financial structure that essentially made it a one-year deal. Functionally, Diggs had to sign a prove-it deal to show he could still play at a high level. While he isn’t an All-Pro anymore, he proved he can still be a key part of a high-octane offense. Starting and appearing in all 17 games, the wideout finished the season with 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns while helping the Patriots reach the Super Bowl.
Despite his strong play, the Patriots released Stefon Diggs due to his cap hit and, at the time, pending legal issues. However, he was found not guilty of strangulation in a recent trial, which means teams should start showing more interest. Again, Diggs is not a top-five receiver in the league anymore, but he’s still a reliable pass-catching weapon in a league that doesn’t have enough good receivers to go around. While just about anyone would be willing to sign him for the right price, Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay believes the Washington Commanders are the best fit for his services.
“Stefon Diggs could fit with any number of receiver-needy franchises, but the Washington Commanders should be in heavy consideration if the veteran wishes to once again become a key part of an ascending offense led by a young franchise quarterback,” Kay writes. “Terry McLaurin would remain the WR1 in this offense and continue drawing top cornerbacks every week, but his presence would also open things up for Diggs to operate against favorable coverages.”
Commanders Named Top Fits For Stefon Diggs
The Washington Commanders entered the 2025 season with Super Bowl aspirations and finished it with a top-10 pick. After reaching the NFC Championship Game with a rookie Jayden Daniels, the sky was the limit for this team. Unfortunately, they came back down to Earth in a hard way, finishing with a 5-12 record and never being in the playoff race. While injuries to Daniels played the largest role in the lost season, the rest of the roster still needs plenty of work. Terry McLaurin is a solid WR1, but the team has yet to re-sign Deebo Samuel after a solid debut season in Washington.
Perhaps the team reunites with Samuel in the coming days, but Stefon Diggs could be a considerable upgrade. Diggs and Samuel are both shells of their former selves, but Diggs has more left in his tank than the former San Francisco 49er. Washington’s season lives and dies with Daniels, and the team must find someone to make his life as easy as possible and keep him out of harm’s way. Diggs can still get open on a routine basis and can provide a quick target so Daniels can get the ball out of his hands and avoid taking hits.
