Stefon Diggs signs with Commanders after interest from Chiefs, Dolphins, Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:19 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Stefon Diggs signed with the Washington Commanders after generating interest from the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and Las Vegas Raiders. Released by the New England Patriots in early March, Diggs sought the right opportunity to continue his career. Adam Schefter noted that despite conversations with multiple teams, Diggs was inclined to join his hometown team all along. Coming off a 1,000-yard receiving season, Diggs is expected to provide significant support for Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels alongside Terry McLaurin.
- •Diggs was released by the Patriots in March.
- •He spent the summer exploring team options.
- •Chiefs, Dolphins, and Raiders expressed interest.
- •Diggs aims to boost the Commanders' offense.
- •He joins Terry McLaurin in a revamped receiving group.
- 12:19 AMYahoo Sports — 3 other teams reportedly showed interest in WR Stefon Diggs
"Several teams were interested in signing former Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs before he signed with the Commanders.
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