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Washington Commanders sign WR Stefon Diggs
Four‑time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs, 32, has agreed to a one‑year contract with the Washington Commanders reportedly worth up to $12 million. The deal follows Diggs’ release by the New England Patriots after the 2025 season in which he posted 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns and helped the Patriots reach Super Bowl LX. Diggs was acquitted of felony strangulation and assault charges in May 2026, and the NFL later determined there was insufficient evidence to discipline him under its personal‑conduct policy.
The signing gives quarterback Jayden Daniels a proven, quarterback‑friendly target behind veteran Terry McLaurin and fills a hole in Washington’s receiving corps after a 5‑12 record last season. General manager Adam Peters has highlighted Diggs as the team’s top priority at receiver. The addition is expected to boost the Commanders’ offensive firepower and could sharpen the NFC East race against the Eagles, Cowboys and Giants.
Entities
Adam Peters · Adam Schefter · Buffalo Bills · Jayden Daniels · New England Patriots · Stefon Diggs · Terry McLaurin · Washington Commanders
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Diggs added 14 receptions for 110 yards and one touchdown in the Patriots' Super Bowl LX playoff run. www.kaaltv.com · wdez.com · wtvbam.com · www.nytimes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The NFL concluded there was insufficient evidence to discipline Diggs under its personal‑conduct policy. www.kaaltv.com · wdez.com · wtvbam.com · www.nytimes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Diggs was released by the New England Patriots in March after playing the 2025 season. wdez.com · wtvbam.com · www.nytimes.com · www.fox5dc.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Stefon Diggs signed a one‑year contract with the Washington Commanders worth up to $12 million. www.kaaltv.com · wdez.com · wtvbam.com · www.nytimes.com · www.fox5dc.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] In 2025 Diggs recorded 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games. www.kaaltv.com · wdez.com · wtvbam.com · www.nytimes.com · www.fox5dc.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Diggs' career totals include over 1,000 receptions, more than 12,500 receiving yards and around 70 touchdowns. www.kaaltv.com · wdez.com · wtvbam.com · www.nytimes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Diggs will serve as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver behind Terry McLaurin, providing a target for quarterback Jayden Daniels. www.kaaltv.com · wdez.com · wtvbam.com · www.nytimes.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Diggs was acquitted of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges in May 2026. www.kaaltv.com · wdez.com · wtvbam.com · www.nytimes.com · www.fox5dc.com