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Patriots $63 million free agent could draw interest from Commanders, Ravens and Colts

After one week of free agency, the wide receiver market has dwindled, but there is still one very intriguing option left in free agency at the position and that is former New England Patriots wideout Stefon Diggs.

Diggs is available after the Patriots cut him due to his cap hit that was set to balloon in the second year of his $63 million contract. If not for that, Diggs, who showed he has plenty left in the tank after a 1,000-yard season, would still be on the Patriots.

While it remains to be seen where Diggs will end up in free agency, Pro Football and Sports Network's Jacob Infante named the Washington Commanders, Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts as possible landing spots.

All three of those teams make sense for Diggs, who would provide a clear upgrade to their current situations.

The Commanders need a No. 2 receiver for Jayden Daniels across from Terry McLaurin but don't have that guy on their roster.

Deebo Samuel remains unsigned and there's no telling when the San Francisco 49ers are going to release Brandon Aiyuk, who is expected to land in Washington. Even if the Commanders sign Aiyuk, depending on him as the No. 2 would be a risky proposition because he hasn't played since 2024.

The Ravens and Colts are in a similar boat as Washington.

Rashod Bateman has not proven to be reliable enough across from Zay Flowers and Indianapolis traded Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers after signing Alec Pierce to a big contract in free agency.

Spotrac projects a two-year, $27 million contract for Diggs.

Of the three teams, the Commanders remain in the best shape when it comes to cap space, with Washington owning $62 million, per Over The Cap.

But the Colts and Ravens are in good shape, also, with $42.1 million and $30.7 million to work with, respectively.

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