Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs and the Washington Commanders agreed to terms on a new contract on August 5, 2026. The 11-year NFL veteran is joining his fourth team in four years, following stints with the Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, and New England Patriots.
Stefon Diggs’ journey across the National Football League continues as the veteran wide receiver signed a new contract with the Washington Commanders. According to USA TODAY Sports’ Nate Davis, the two sides reached an agreement on August 5, 2026, though full financial details and terms of the deal have not yet been publicly released.
A Tumultuous Four-Year Travel Log Across the NFL
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The move to Washington marks the fourth time in as many years that Diggs has changed teams. Two years prior, the Buffalo Bills traded the receiver to the Houston Texans. Following his time in Houston, Diggs signed with the New England Patriots in free agency ahead of the 2025 season.
His tenure in New England ended abruptly when the Patriots informed Diggs that they would release him at the start of the new league year, a decision delivered just one week before free agency officially opened. Diggs remained a free agent for months, hitting the open market on March 11.
Productivity on the Field Despite Offseason Turmoil
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Despite his impending departure from New England, Diggs led all Patriots pass-catchers during the 2025 season. According to team statistics, he paced the offense with 104 targets, 85 receptions, and 1,013 receiving yards, alongside four touchdown catches and an average of 11.9 yards per reception.
Those numbers built upon a long and established professional resume. Across his 161 career games and 153 starts, Diggs maintains a career average of 12.2 yards per reception.
Navigating Legal Clearing Before the Washington Agreement
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The wide receiver’s path to Washington followed a challenging legal battle earlier in the year. In December of the previous year, Diggs faced felony strangulation and suffocation charges, as well as misdemeanor assault and battery charges, following an alleged physical altercation with his personal chef.
Diggs was arraigned on February 13, just days after the Patriots’ appearance in Super Bowl 60, where he entered a plea of not guilty. The legal process concluded months later when a Massachusetts jury acquitted Diggs on all charges on May 5.
What Remains Unanswered in Washington’s Offense
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While the agreement brings a proven receiver into the Commanders’ locker room, vital questions regarding the structure of the partnership remain open. Neither the Commanders nor representatives for the player have disclosed the length or average annual value of the newly agreed-upon contract, leaving the exact financial commitment by Washington unverified as training camp progresses.
