Stefon Diggs settles in with Commanders, ups NFL best talk - ESPN

ASHBURN, Va. — New Washington Commanders wideout Stefon Diggs recently said he would be the best No. 2 wide receiver in the NFL this season. On Friday, he said that wasn't quite accurate.

«I say 2 on camera,» he said, «but in my heart, I'm going to say [best] No. 1.»

Diggs has changed teams for the third time in three years, but that hasn't dented his confidence — though he said he meant his comments humbly and wasn't trying to be abrasive.

He also pointed out that he has remained productive. And that's why the Commanders signed him to a one-year deal Wednesday.

«This just made a lot of sense for us,» Washington coach Dan Quinn said. «We're just pumped.»

Indeed, it made almost too much sense. Washington needed a strong proven option opposite veteran Terry McLaurin, and Diggs was its only target who was still available.

Coming off a torn ACL in 2024, Diggs had 1,013 yards last season for the New England Patriots while running the fewest routes of his career when playing more than eight games. He was a key part of the Patriots' Super Bowl run, with players and coaches crediting his leadership as one reason for their success.

He has posted more than 1,000 yards in his last seven full seasons. (He played only eight games in 2024 because of the knee injury.) McLaurin posted five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons until missing seven games and falling short last year.

New England cut Diggs after the season; his cap number was going to be $26.5 million in 2026. He signed a deal worth up to $12 million with Washington.

«I've always been productive,» Diggs said. «Hopefully, I can be a piece in that process and lead this team in the right direction. I'm here to bring positive energy and the dog mindset.»

Diggs provides McLaurin with