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Early in the offseason, there were rumblings that the Washington Commanders could look to add Brandon Aiyuk once the San Francisco 49ers released the wide receiver.
That idea has since cooled as Aiyuk's posts on social media have heated up this summer.
The Commanders are still expected to look for veteran help at receiver, and one possibility is a player who led the New England Patriots in receiving last season.
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Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Commanders have Stefon Diggs on their radar during training camp.
"The Commanders are still in see-what-we-have mode at receiver, but I'm told free agent Stefon Diggs is on the radar," Fowler wrote. "Washington is monitoring the situation with Diggs, who's intrigued by the chance to play in Washington (he's from the area).
"Let's see how things play out, but it seems like this is a realistic option as the sides keep in contact. Diggs is coming off a 1,000-yard season during which he barely played half the offensive snaps in New England and rehabbed a torn ACL from the previous offseason. He believes he could be better this year."
Diggs had a six-year stretch with 1,000 yards or more receiving before suffering a torn ACL with the Houston Texans in 2024. He came back strong in 2025, recording 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns for New England last season.
Diggs helped Drake Maye become an MVP candidate in his second season in the league. With Washington, Diggs could help the development of the quarterback taken one spot before Maye in the 2024 draft, Jayden Daniels.
The Commanders would have a solid receiver corps with Diggs. Terry McLaurin is back to full health after dealing with a couple of injuries last year. Fowler noted the Commanders think Treylon Burks is ready to take on more responsibility in 2026.
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