Rumors are swirling around the Washington Commanders potentially making a move for veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs now that his legal issues have been resolved. No concrete interest has surfaced, but that hasn't stopped fans from speculating.
The fan base and Washington's talking heads across the media are coming around to the idea. Diggs responded to Charles Omenihu on social media after the defensive lineman outlined his next destination should be Washington. Of course, this would be a homecoming for the Gaithersburg native and Maryland college star, so there is an emotional attachment thrown in for good measure.
Nothing seems imminent, but one NFL analyst believes Diggs could bring diversity to Washington's passing attack, whether or not Brandon Aiyuk eventually joins.
Nate Davis of USA Today named the Commanders among the small contingent of clubs that make sense for Diggs. The analyst pointed to Deebo Samuel Sr. not being brought back and the need to elevate talent around quarterback Jayden Daniels as the primary reasons why Washington should gamble on the four-time Pro Bowl if the money works for all parties.
"After what seems like a one-and-done relationship with free agent Deebo Samuel, they have very little established wideout experience behind Terry McLaurin, who’s coming off his worst NFL season.
"[Stefon] Diggs would diversify and elevate this passing attack for third-year QB Jayden Daniels, whether or not 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk eventually lands here. And with nearly $50 million in available salary cap space, the Commanders could certainly afford to import Diggs better than most."
Diggs would no doubt welcome a return to familiar surroundings at this late stage of his playing career. While the off-field issues played a leading role in his early departure from the New England Patriots, he was productive. The All-Pro went over 1,000 receiving yards, becoming a dependable option for Drake Maye during his breakout campaign. If he can have the same impact on Daniels, it's well worth the risk.
There is a chance the move could implode if the Commanders falter or Diggs doesn't get his fair share of targets. All the great wide receivers seem to have a little diva in them, but it wouldn't take him long to buy into the culture that head coach Dan Quinn has established. And this would not preclude Washington from reuniting Daniels with Aiyuk when the time comes, either.
Fans and Commanders pundits seemed to have connected their own dots around Diggs. Peters isn't renowned for letting his moves become public knowledge, but there are worse avenues he could go down at this time of the offseason.
And if he decides to move on Diggs, he'd better be quick.
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