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Commanders adding WR Stefon Diggs on 1-year, $12M deal: Source
nytimes.com • • general
Key Points:
- The Washington Commanders signed veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a one-year, $12 million deal to add depth and a proven playmaker alongside Terry McLaurin, addressing a long-standing need for a reliable No. 2 receiver.
- Diggs, a four-time Pro Bowler and Maryland native, recently led the New England Patriots with 85 catches and 1,013 receiving yards despite recovering from an ACL injury, demonstrating he remains a productive player at age 32.
- The Commanders had considered other receivers like Brandon Aiyuk, but he remained with the 49ers amid controversy, while Deebo Samuel returned to San Francisco after a brief stint in Washington due to scheme fit concerns.
- Off the field, Diggs was acquitted of felony and misdemeanor charges related to an alleged incident in 2025, and the NFL found no conduct policy violations; however, he is currently involved in two ongoing civil lawsuits alleging defamation and assault, which he denies.
