Stefon Diggs joins Washington Commanders after release from New England Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

The Washington Commanders signed wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a one-year deal worth up to $12 million on August 5. This move follows his release from the New England Patriots earlier this year, a decision the team attributed to financial considerations. Diggs spent one season in New England, where he led the team with 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns while reaching Super Bowl LX. He now joins a Washington roster featuring quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Terry McLaurin. The Commanders face the Eagles this Sunday to open their season. Washington enters the year navigating concerns regarding defensive depth and the injury status of tackle Laremy Tunsil Tunsil.
- •Stefon Diggs signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the Washington Commanders on August 5.
- •The New England Patriots released Diggs following Super Bowl LX for financial reasons.
- •Diggs recorded 1,013 receiving yards during his single season with New England.
- •Washington opens its season on Sunday against the Eagles.
- •Diggs joins a receiving group that includes Terry McLaurin and Treylon Burks.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Why Did Stefon Diggs Leave the Patriots? A Look at the Star WR’s Exit and Where He’s Playing Now
"Stefon Diggs and the New England Patriots reached the Super Bowl in the wide receiver’s first season with the franchise. He also delivered one of the better seasons of his career.
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