Stefon Diggs could be headed closer to home as the veteran wide receiver reportedly weighs a short-term deal with the Washington Commanders following his release from the New England Patriots earlier this offseason. According to comments from Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, Diggs is expected to command a contract “in that one-year, $10 million range,” with Washington emerging as one of the teams that makes the most sense for the four-time Pro Bowler.
Diggs, who grew up in the area, would join a Commanders roster that has been aggressively reshaping its offense.
Breer noted that Washington already has an established top receiver in Terry McLaurin while continuing to develop younger pieces like Luke McCaffrey and rookie receiver Antonio Williams.
The Commanders have also become one of the more closely watched teams in the league following a series of roster and coaching changes over the past year.
Adding a player with Diggs’ résumé would only increase that spotlight. Despite entering his 11th NFL season, the former Buffalo Bills standout remains productive. In 2025, he posted 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns while helping New England reach the Super Bowl after recovering from the ACL injury that cut short his lone season with the Houston Texans.
Breer also reported that the Patriots were open to bringing Diggs back under the right circumstances. “I believe the Patriots love Diggs, and Diggs would love to return,” he wrote, while adding that any reunion likely depended on whether the franchise completed a rumored trade for A.J. Brown.
Breer ultimately pointed to other destinations, listing Washington alongside teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Atlanta Falcons, and Los Angeles Rams as possible landing spots.
Diggs’ free agency comes just months after he revisited the circumstances surrounding his departure from Buffalo. Earlier this year, he said he once expected to finish his career with the Bills. “At that point, I was saying I wanted to finish my career in Buffalo,” Diggs said. “It didn't happen that way. That's part of the business.”
