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Stefon Diggs Praises Washington Offense After Practice

Published 8 August 2026

Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs participated in his first practice with the Washington Commanders on Friday, August 7, 2026, just days after officially signing with the team. The 32-year-old, who joined Washington on a one-year contract reportedly worth up to $12 million, brings a wealth of experience and a desire to win to a franchise looking to rebound from a 5-12 season.

Diggs expressed immediate optimism about his new team's offensive potential following the practice session. He praised quarterback Jayden Daniels, calling him a superstar, and highlighted the talent of veteran receiver Terry McLaurin. Diggs also noted his early impressions of rookie wideout Antonio Williams, the team's third-round draft pick, joking that the young player "can hoop a little bit." He emphasized the versatility of the offense, suggesting it would be difficult for defenses to focus on any single player. "It's good being around other players that can ball," Diggs said. "It's going to be hard to double somebody in this offense."

The signing marks a homecoming for Diggs, who grew up in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and played college football at the University of Maryland. He joins Washington after a...

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