Stefon Diggs Reportedly Set to Sign with Washington Commanders
Four-time Pro Bowl receiver Diggs lands one-year deal with Washington after Patriots release.
Quick Look
- Stefon Diggs, a four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, is reportedly signing a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $12 million.
- Diggs was released by the New England Patriots earlier this year after one season.
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Why It Matters
Stefon Diggs is a prominent NFL wide receiver known for his productive career, including multiple Pro Bowl selections and 1,000-yard receiving seasons. He was recently released by the New England Patriots after one season and was previously acquitted of assault charges.
Four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs is reportedly set to sign with the Washington Commanders. Multiple outlets reported the news on Wednesday.
Diggs, aged 32, is coming off a season with the New England Patriots where he achieved his seventh 1,000-yard campaign in the last eight years. ESPN reported that Diggs is signing a one-year deal with the Commanders, worth up to $12 million with incentives.
The Patriots had released Diggs on March 4, following his one season on a three-year, $63.5 million contract. Earlier this year, on May 5, Diggs was acquitted by a jury in Dedham, Massachusetts, district court of charges related to strangling or assaulting his private chef in an alleged incident from December. Subsequently, the NFL reportedly determined there was insufficient evidence of any violations of the league's personal conduct policy, meaning he will not face a suspension for the upcoming season.
Returning from a torn ACL, Diggs had a productive 2023 season, catching 85 passes for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games. He also recorded 110 yards and a touchdown on 14 receptions in four playoff games, as the Patriots reached Super Bowl LX, ultimately losing 29-13 to the Seattle Seahawks.
A Maryland product, Diggs earned four Pro Bowl selections as a member of the Buffalo Bills from 2020 to 2023. Prior to joining the Bills, he played five seasons for the Minnesota Vikings (2015-2019). In 2024, he played for the Houston Texans before signing with the Patriots. Diggs has accumulated 942 catches for 11,504 yards and 74 touchdowns in 161 regular-season games, with 153 starts.
Diggs is expected to provide a quarterback-friendly target for third-year Commanders star Jayden Daniels. His current wide receiver group for the Commanders includes veteran Terry McLaurin, Antonio Williams, Luke McCaffrey, and Dyami Brown.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Stefon Diggs will have a significant role in the Washington Commanders' offense in the upcoming season.
Likely · Short term
The legal and conduct policy issues surrounding Diggs will not lead to any further NFL-related disciplinary action.
Very likely · Short term
The Washington Commanders' offensive ranking will see an improvement due to the addition of Diggs.
Possible · Medium term
Open Questions
- What are the specific incentives included in Diggs' contract?
- How will Diggs integrate into the Commanders' offensive scheme?
- What is the full context of the alleged incident involving Diggs and his private chef, beyond the jury's acquittal?
