The Washington Commanders have now made their decision. Stefon Diggs has arrived to fortify their wide receiver room, and at the money attached, it was an absolute no-brainer.
According to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic, the Commanders have given Diggs a one-year deal that could be worth up to $12 million with incentives. Not bad for a four-time Pro Bowler who went over 1,000 receiving yards with the New England Patriots last time around.
This also confirms two things.
Commanders' contract terms with Stefon Diggs are a win-win for everybody
Diggs is on WR2 money. Good WR2 money, but WR2 money all the same. Terry McLaurin is the top dog, but the former Maryland standout now arguably becomes the best running mate the No. 1 option in Washington has ever had.
It also indicates just how badly Diggs wanted a homecoming.
There were murmurings about the stumbling block centering on Diggs possibly wanting a two-year deal. Given how general manager Adam Peters has treated the situations of McLaurin and Deebo Samuel Sr., that was never going to happen in Washington. The wideout accepted, and his dreams have come true.
This money gives Washington real bang for its buck if Diggs can stay healthy and perform at his usual level.
Despite being on a snap count in 2025, coming off a torn ACL with the Houston Texans, he was still highly productive. While the veteran isn't getting any younger, if Diggs can build on this and become a dependable complementary piece for quarterback Jayden Daniels, that will completely change the dynamic.
Diggs put out the feelers about his desire for a homecoming all offseason. The Commanders were in constant communication with the player, and after assessing the landscape over the early stage of training camp, Peters has now pulled the trigger.
With the Commanders having an off day from practice on Thursday, one would expect Diggs to take part in his first practice on Friday. It will be a source of great excitement, and the gifted pass-catcher will be ready to maximize the significant opportunity in front of him.
Peters knows a good deal when he sees one. He also knows that McLaurin needed more help. Some of the young wideouts will still have a role to play, but they all move a little further down the depth chart thanks to Diggs' arrival.
And considering the terms of his agreement, this is the definition of a low-risk, high-reward acquisition that will be a masterstroke if everything goes according to plan.
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