Washington Commanders will sign star wide receiver Stefon Diggs

Washington’s search for another star receiver is over.

Stefon Diggs, the four-time Pro Bowler, plans to sign with the Commanders, according to multiple reports.

He will pair with fellow Pro Bowler Terry McLaurin on the outside.

Washington has long been linked to Diggs this offseason. The Gaithersburg native played for New England in 2025, helping the Patriots make a trip to the Super Bowl after an injury-shortened 2024 season in Houston.

Before that, he starred for the Minnesota Vikings and the Buffalo Bills, leading the league in targets, receptions and receiving yards in 2020. He played at the University of Maryland and graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney.

Diggs, 32, is not viewed as a surefire No. 1 receiver. But, as a secondary option, he will immediately elevate Washington’s passing offense.

Wednesday afternoon, the Maryland Terrapins tweeted out a short video of Diggs at that team’s fall camp. The tweet said, “Live from fall camp with your newest Washington Commander!”

“Stefon Diggs here, I’m here at the first practice, the first fall practice. They’re out here getting it in man. Shout out to my Terps and go Commanders. Let’s go!” he said to the camera with a smile.

After last year’s frustrating 5-12 campaign, there was a push to surround Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels with more weapons. All offseason, the main question hovering over the organization was whether the front office would splurge for a veteran receiver.

The two candidates were San Francisco’s Brandon Aiyuk and Diggs.

Aiyuk had obvious ties to Daniels, having played with him at Arizona State. But Aiyuk raised doubts around the league when he became embroiled in a standoff with the 49ers. He hasn’t reported to camp, and the team placed him on its reserve list. Aiyuk criticized the front office on social media and took a separate shot at Daniels.

Diggs had his own issues, including standing trial for felony strangulation in May stemming from an incident at his home involving his former live-in personal chef. He was acquitted of those charges after a trial in Massachusetts. But his legal battles continue, as he has sued Christopher Blake Griffith for defamation. Griffith had accused Diggs of sexual assault.

So, as the offseason closed, Washington stayed put without an extra receiver. General manager Adam Peters insisted the team could survive without one and said the “cream would rise to the top.”

Washington was essentially treating training camp as a glorified tryout at that position. Peters signed several journeymen to one-year deals and hoped one would emerge.

Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson were the most experienced players vying for time. Washington also had first-round pick Antonio Williams and third-year slot receiver Luke McCaffrey making plays.

Still, there were plenty of calls for Peters just to buy the insurance package instead of hoping one of those players could elevate.

With the Diggs addition, Washington has a steady playmaker in case McLaurin gets hurt. Last year, he missed seven games due to quadriceps and ankle injuries.

Diggs finished with over 1,000 yards last year. He has reached the 1,000-yard threshold seven times, including each of his four seasons in Buffalo.

Notably for Washington, Diggs helped quarterback Josh Allen early in his career become an MVP-caliber player. He also helped young Patriots young QB Drake Maye in 2025.

The Commanders are hoping Diggs will have a similar effect on Daniels as he goes into Year 3.

This article has been updated.