Stefon Diggs wanted a homecoming to the Washington Commanders. The wide receiver made that clear throughout the offseason, but it didn't stop other teams from circling in the hopes of landing the four-time Pro Bowler.
The Commanders stayed in contact and made their move at the right time. A one-year deal worth up to $12 million was enough to get it done, and Diggs' revelations to Mike Garafolo and Brian Baldinger of the NFL Network made it clear the decision was about much more than being closer to home.
Stefon Diggs' move to Commanders was about much more than a homecoming
Diggs outlined the exciting project being built by head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters as another major factor in his decision. He believes the Commanders are heading in the right direction, and the Maryland product also believes he has the skills to help Washington take the next step.
"One, it was home. I liked something about this team. The energy, the coaches. DQ is a helluva coach. Speaking with AP, they're building something and have had some success in recent years. I like being part of something that's going in the right direction. I had some other options to go to some other places, but this made the most sense.
"I'm 32 years old. I've got more football behind me than in front of me, but I want to demonstrate I can hoop still. Everything I want to do out here, I think I can be a good receiver for Jayden (Daniels)."
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Diggs acknowledged that there were offers from elsewhere. But after speaking to Quinn and Peters, the decision was straightforward.
This is a full-circle moment for Diggs. The former Terrapins playmaker always had a chip on his shoulder whenever he played Washington. He was stung by being overlooked in the 2015 NFL Draft, and now his dreams have finally been realized.
The signing isn't sentimental. Diggs might be at the tail end of his career, but he can still play.
Going over 1,000 receiving yards with the New England Patriots on 55 percent of offensive snaps was impressive, especially considering he was coming off a torn ACL. Once the wideout gets fully up to speed, he thinks even more could be on the way.
Stefon Diggs can help take the Commanders' offense up another notch
There isn't much pressure on Diggs to be the top dog, either. That responsibility belongs to Terry McLaurin, so if the new arrival can become a productive WR2 as a complementary piece, it will completely change the offense's dynamic under first-time coordinator David Blough.
It was no surprise to find out that Diggs had other options. He's a proven performer who showed no signs of slowing down last season. He's rid himself of the diva-like reputation and replaced it with leadership and putting the team above himself.
That makes him a good culture fit. And considering this is the move Diggs wanted all along, he'll be striving with everything he has to make this a success.
The signs are enormously positive. Vibes were already high at training camp with a new raised intensity and an eagerness to put things right. Diggs turned things up another notch, and there is a growing belief that the Commanders might be on the verge of a bounce-back campaign after failing to meet expectations in 2025.
That would be the best-case scenario for all involved. And if Diggs performs as expected or perhaps even exceeds what everyone envisages for him in Washington, he might put himself in a strong position for another lucrative contract with the Commanders or elsewhere in 2027.
Diggs was confident enough in the project to join it. His homecoming is just an added bonus.
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