Commanders sign Stefon Diggs to one year deal

The Washington Commanders have signed veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a one-year contract, the team announced on August 5, 2026. The deal, reportedly worth up to $12 million, brings the four-time Pro Bowl selection to his fifth NFL team and marks a significant upgrade to the Commanders' offensive weapons for quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Diggs, 32, joins Washington after spending the 2025 season with the New England Patriots, where he led the team with 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and was a key contributor during their run to Super Bowl LX. The Patriots released him in March, shortly after their championship game loss. He had been a free agent since then, emerging as the top available receiver as training camps opened.

The signing addresses a clear need for the Commanders, who entered the offseason with a notable lack of proven receiving options behind established star Terry McLaurin. The team's in-house candidates included Treylon Burks, Luke McCaffrey, and rookie third-round pick Antonio Williams. By adding Diggs, Washington provides Daniels with a reliable second target and aims to alleviate the defensive pressure often focused on McLaurin.