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Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, AP source says
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Key Points:
- Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders for the 2024 season, providing a veteran wide receiver to support quarterback Jayden Daniels and bolster the offense.
- Diggs, a Maryland native, can earn up to $12 million and joins Washington after a productive 2023 season with the New England Patriots, where he caught 99 passes for 1,123 yards and five touchdowns.
- Despite facing criminal charges earlier in 2024 related to a dispute with a former private chef, Diggs was found not guilty and will not face NFL discipline following an investigation.
- The Commanders aim to fill a key wide receiver gap with Diggs, potentially ending pursuit of Brandon Aiyuk, while adding experience to a division featuring strong receivers like CeeDee Lamb and DeVonta Smith.
- Diggs has a notable NFL career including an All-Pro season in 2020, over 1,000 career catches, and memorable moments like the "Minneapolis Miracle," though his career has also seen off-field challenges and team changes.
