The Washington Commanders are on the hunt for help at wide receiver this offseason. Washington swung big for the top receiver in free agency, Alec Pierce, before he chose to return to the Indianapolis Colts. Pierce earned a four-year deal worth $116 million and Washington was competitive with its offer.
The Commanders also attempted to sign Romeo Doubs, but he signed with the New England Patriots. Toward the end of last week, GM Adam Peters made a pair of depth signings, adding former Washington draft pick Dyami Brown and veteran Van Jefferson.
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One top free-agent receiver remains available: Jauan Jennings. However, he hasn’t been linked to the Commanders despite Peters knowing Jennings well from their shared time in San Francisco. Washington could also bring back Deebo Samuel, but that doesn’t appear in the cards. The Commanders loved Samuel, but prefer a different type of receiver in 2026.
The 2026 NFL Draft is just over a month away, and it’s almost a certainty that the Commanders will select a wide receiver, potentially as high as No. 7 overall. Washington could also still sign Brandon Aiyuk when the 49ers eventually move on from him, but that’s something it can count on.
There is one intriguing option available: Four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs.
You could probably name several reasons why Washington shouldn’t sign Diggs. He’ll be 33 in November, he’s facing some off-field issues and he seems to wear out his welcome everywhere.
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But he can still play. Last season, Diggs signed with the New England Patriots, where he caught 85 passes for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns. He was the first New England receiver to go over 1,000 yards since Julian Edelman in 2019.
Diggs also wouldn’t break the bank. Heading into his age-33 season, teams aren’t going to give Diggs significant money for different reasons. And at this point, he wouldn’t require a long-term commitment, meaning the Commanders could sign him to a one-year deal and move on from one year from now.
Did we also mention that Diggs is from the DMV? He’s from Montgomery County, Maryland, and played at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney.
If Washington does intend to wait out Aiyuk, which appears to be the plan, then Diggs doesn’t make a lot of sense, especially if the Commanders plan to address receiver in the draft. But if Washington wants a reliable target for Jayden Daniels, who can line up in the slot or outside, then Diggs remains a quality option.
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Many tenured veterans, like Diggs, are often signed in the summer before training camp, once the NFL draft is over. Diggs will likely play somewhere in 2026. Would Peters consider him as an option for the Commanders?
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Is Stefon Diggs an option?