Stefon Diggs eyes Commanders homecoming as free agent
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- Stefon Diggs told Fox 5 the Washington Commanders interest him as a free agent, citing his Maryland roots: he grew up in Gaithersburg, about 40 minutes from Northwest Stadium, and has lived in the area his whole life.
- The Commanders lack a complementary receiver behind Terry McLaurin after opting not to re-sign Deebo Samuel to a long-term extension following his only season in Washington.
- Diggs was released by New England in March to create financial flexibility amid battery charges that were ultimately resolved with a not guilty verdict, after a 1,013-yard, four-touchdown 2025 season.
- The Patriots went worst-to-first in the AFC East before losing Super Bowl LX to Seattle — and three of Diggs's five 100-yard games came in that late-season stretch.
- Patriots coach Mike Vrabel called a Diggs return 'not off the table' but said the team isn't actively exploring it, citing the acquisition of former Eagles standout A.J. Brown.
- Washington wouldn't need Diggs to replicate his five straight 1,100-yard seasons (2019-2023 with the Vikings and Bills) — instead, he'd move the chains on critical downs and provide veteran leadership in a young receiver room that includes third-round pick Antonio Williams.
- The Baltimore Ravens, given Diggs's local ties, are also among reported potential landing spots.
Why it matters: Washington's passing game runs through Terry McLaurin with no proven second option after Deebo Samuel's exit — adding a four-time 1,100-yard receiver would give Jayden Daniels a polished underneath target. With New England pivoting to A.J. Brown and Vrabel saying a Patriots reunion isn't being explored, Washington has a clearer runway to the top WR left on the market.
