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Stefon Diggs practices with Commanders after $12 M deal amid lawsuits

8/7/2026

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Diggs Debuts

Stefon Diggs practiced his first day with the Washington Commanders on August 7, 2026 after signing a contract worth up to $12 million.
Head coach Dan Quinn praised Diggs’s leadership while general manager Adam Peters confirmed his character had been vetted.
Diggs called quarterback Jayden Daniels a “superstar” and said he is excited to play near his Maryland family.
Trey Amos, Dorance Armstrong and Tress Way passed physicals and rejoined the roster.

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Diggs Sues

Stefon Diggs sued Christopher Griffith for defamation after Griffith alleged Diggs drugged and sexually assaulted him.
In May, a jury cleared Diggs of felony strangulation and assault charges tied to his former chef.
The NFL’s personal-conduct office monitors the two civil suits, but no discipline has been announced.
Fans and analysts debated whether Washington’s roster move, reviving talk of adding brother Trevon Diggs, signals tolerance for players with legal issues.

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Diggs Debuts

Stefon Diggs practiced his first day with the Washington Commanders on August 7, 2026 after signing a contract worth up to $12 million.
Head coach Dan Quinn praised Diggs’s leadership while general manager Adam Peters confirmed his character had been vetted.
Diggs called quarterback Jayden Daniels a “superstar” and said he is excited to play near his Maryland family.
Trey Amos, Dorance Armstrong and Tress Way passed physicals and rejoined the roster.

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