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Commanders Sign Stefon Diggs to $12 M One-Year Deal

8/6/2026

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Summary

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The Washington Commanders signed wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million on August 5, 2026.
ESPN reporters Adam Schefter and NFL insider Jordan Schultz confirmed the signing and the contract value.
Diggs will line up as a WR2 alongside quarterback Jayden Daniels and veteran Terry McLaurin, reducing reliance on younger receivers Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks and Luke McCaffrey.

History

Historical Context

Drafted in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft, Odell Beckham Jr. logged over 75 receptions, 1,100 yards and ten touchdowns as a rookie, quickly becoming a league star. After spells with Cleveland, Los Angeles, Baltimore and Miami, he returned to the Giants in 2026, a move that mirrors the NFL’s recent trend of veteran-centric, short-term contracts to reinforce offenses.

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Story summary

The Washington Commanders signed wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million on August 5, 2026.
ESPN reporters Adam Schefter and NFL insider Jordan Schultz confirmed the signing and the contract value.
Diggs will line up as a WR2 alongside quarterback Jayden Daniels and veteran Terry McLaurin, reducing reliance on younger receivers Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks and Luke McCaffrey.

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