Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels
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Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on September 11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Entering the 2026 NFL offseason, the Washington Commanders are looking to build a Super Bowl contender around young star quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Just two years ago, Daniels led the team on a surprising NFC Championship Game run as a rookie. Unfortunately, the 2026 season came with a big step in the wrong direction.
When all was said and done last year, the Commanders missed the playoffs with a 5-12 record.
Injuries played a huge role in Washington missing the playoffs. As for Daniels, he was only able to play in seven games. Heading into the offseason, the Commanders are expected to be aggressive as they look to get back into contention in the NFC.
Keeping that in mind, adding a wide receiver seems like a potential need. Deebo Samuel is a free agent after one season in Washington. An intriguing option has been suggested for the Commanders if they do choose to pursue a wideout.
Washington Commanders Linked to Potential Stefon Diggs Pursuit
After helping the New England Patriots make a run to the Super Bowl in 2025, the team chose to move on from Stefon Diggs. He was released due to financial reasons.
Jason Burgos of SportsNaut has suggested the Commanders as a potential free agency destination for Diggs this offseason.
“Are Stefon Diggs’ best days behind him? Yes, but in Washington, the player viewed as a leader for the AFC Champion New England Patriots doesn’t need to be the WR1,” Burgos wrote.
“In his first season back after tearing his ACL, he posted over 1,000 receiving yards. A case can be made that he will be even better another year removed from the injury. Which means the Commanders could get him at a fair rate — after being cut by the Pats this week — and get a ton of bang for the buck.”
Diggs would be a consistent weapon for Daniels to utilize. He may not be the star that he once was, but he showed with New England that he’s still capable of being a productive wide receiver.
What Would It Take for the Commanders to Sign Diggs?
Spotrac has shared what they believe Diggs’ market value will be this offseason. They have him slated to earn around $13.8 million per season and have suggested a two-year, $27.6 million deal being around the right value.
Would that price tag be worth it for a 32-year-old wide receiver like Diggs?
During the 2025 season with the Patriots, Diggs played in 17 games. He caught 85 passes for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns. Diggs is still capable of being a borderline No. 1 wide receiver.
Assuming that the suggested price range is about accurate, the Commanders should absolutely have interest in Diggs. They need to be aggressive in building the offense around Daniels. Bringing in a veteran talent like Diggs would be a nice step in that direction.