What does WR Stefon Diggs offer the Commanders? We grade the signing

Stefon Diggs, who starred for the New England Patriots in 2025, is set to join the team on a one-year deal worth between $10 and $12 million.

At 32, what does he have left to offer to the Commanders? And how will he be used in Jayden Daniels' offense? DAZN News breaks it down.

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What Diggs offers the Commanders

The four-time Pro Bowler finished last season with 85 catches for 1,013 yards last season, his seventh 1,000+ season in his 11-year career.

His four touchdowns in 2025 were modest by his standards, but it extends his career numbers to 74.

Diggs' ability as a savvy route technician remains, as evidenced by his 2.42 yards per route run, which ranked seventh among all wideouts, most of whom are far younger than he.

As someone who can play in the slot and outside, he offers real versatility in two- and three-man receiver sets and valuable cover should Terry McLaurin or anyone else miss time.

And perhaps most importantly at this stage of his career, Diggs isn't walking into a No. 1 role, with the underrated McLaurin having the advantage of chemistry with Daniels.

What about Diggs' off-field concerns?

The Patriots never cited Diggs' legal issues as a factor in releasing him, but it's not hard to imagine they played some part in that decision.

He was cleared in May of charges brought by a former personal chef, felony strangulation among them. The league determined there wasn't sufficient evidence to suggest he'd violated their conduct policy.

Diggs has also gone on the offensive legally himself, filing a defamation claim against a man who accused him online of drugging and sexually assaulting him and trying to "unalive" him, allegations Diggs has firmly denied.

Washington will have weighed all this up, and GM Adam Peters clearly decided the on-field upside was worth the risk.

Grading Diggs' signing: B

DAZN's Jason Abbey weighs in

This isn't a franchise-altering move, but it's a smart, low-risk one, and that's exactly what Washington and Daniels needed.

New offensive coordinator David Blough inherits a passing attack that finally has a real second option to build around.

Diggs won't turn back the clock to his Buffalo peak, but at $10-12 million on a one-year deal, Washington isn't paying for that version of him anyway. Solid move.

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