Stefon Diggs, Los Angeles Rams
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NFL free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs smiles during the Practice and Press Conferences during the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.
The Los Angeles Rams caused a stir with their rumored interest in a trade for A.J. Brown, especially before follow-up speculation included Davante Adams. That chatter ultimately fizzled, but the Rams’ interest makes an option like Stefon Diggs particularly intriguing.
He remains available as the second week of free agency draws to a close, and the Rams still need a reliable third option in the offense for quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Despite his flaws, there is also a belief that he could fit well with what the Rams already have.
Stefon Diggs Floated as Potential Rams Option in Free Agency
Stefon Diggs, Denver Broncos
GettyStefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots looks on after defeating the Miami Dolphins.
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer name-dropped Diggs in response to a fan’s question about the insider’s expectation for the Rams’ plans to address their need for a third option at wide receiver for the 2026 season.
Diggs had 1,013 yards and 4 touchdowns on 85 receptions for the New England Patriots in 2025, helping them reach the Super Bowl.
He posted a 14-110-1 line in the postseason.
“I do think that at some point, you’re looking at bringing a third receiver in,” Breer said in the video posted on March 18. “Maybe that’s a veteran like a Stefon Diggs who could fit what you’re trying to do and fit what you’ve looked for. I don’t know that he’s quite as good a blocker as they’ve generally looked for at that position, but he could be somebody who you could bring in as a situational type of player.”
Diggs logged a career-low 55% snap share last season, per Pro Football Reference, despite starting all 17 regular-season games. The four-time Pro Bowler and 2020 First Team All-Pro had never been below 77% in any season of his career before that.
The Patriots cut Diggs, who has $157.2 million in career earnings, in Year 2 of a three-year, $63.5 million contract in a cost-cutting move.
Spotrac projected Diggs’ market value at a two-year, $27.6 million pact.
Stefon Diggs Among Remaining Free Agency ‘Steals’
Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots
GettyStefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Buffalo Bills.
Pro Football Focus’ Bradley Locker listed Diggs among the 10 available free agents who could prove to be “steals” for a team.
“He delivered just as advertised, recording an 82.6 PFF receiving grade and averaging 2.08 yards per route run — both of which placed 10th among qualified receivers. Further, Diggs dropped just 2.9% of his catchable targets, tied for the second-lowest in that group,” Locker wrote on March 20. “He’s continued to play like a top-tier asset when healthy. Indeed, Diggs has earned at least a 77.6 receiving grade every season of his 11-year career.
“Likely to sign a one-year contract, Diggs may not be a long-term solution to a team’s receiving corps. At the same time, the veteran is still a high-caliber player who would make countless rooms better.”
Diggs comes with significant red flags, including his age–he turns 33 in November–though Adams will be 34 in December.
There is also his pending legal battle over “strangulation and assault charges.”
Diggs faces a potential suspension as a result, which could explain why he remains available despite his ability to contribute to a team. The Rams have prided themselves on avoiding players with character concerns, and Diggs’ history in particular could prove too problematic.
Insider Touts Rams’ Current Options
Terrance Ferguson, Los Angeles Rams
GettyTerrance Ferguson #18 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up before facing the Houston Texans.
The Rams may not see the need for Diggs since Adams and Nacua command a significant target share. But the former Minnesota Vikings fifth-round pick and Houston Texans star is better than recent and incumbent options like Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington, and Xavier Smith.
However, the Rams’ usage of their personnel last season could suggest that they are satisfied with immediate contributors.
In addition to Adams and Nacua, Breer pointed to 2024 second-round pick Terrance Ferguson.
“It’s a need, but I don’t know that it’s a massive need for that team right now based on the way they’re using their tight ends. I think there should be an expectation that Terrence Ferguson is going to play a bigger role in his second year, and you’re going to be using him detached from the formation quite a bit,” Breer said.
“When you’re talking about the third receiver, a guy who may play in the slot a lot–or at least in tight splits–I think we would look at somebody like Ferguson as someone who could fit the bill, and pairing him with Puka Nacua and Devante Adams.”
Breer noted Nacua’s “tumultuous few months” in relation to the Rams’ decision on an extension, but also that Adams is someone “they feel like they can rely on.”
Add in their running backs, and the Rams’ offense may not have room for a player like Diggs.
Hoosiers Playmaker Could Fit ‘Like a Glove’ in LA
Omar Cooper Jr. #3 of the Indiana Hoosiers will meet with the Dallas Cowboys before the NFL draft.
GettyOmar Cooper Jr. #3 of the Indiana Hoosiers reacts against the Maryland Terrapins.
Despite hedging on the idea of the Rams exploring veteran options like Diggs, who is expected to have multiple suitors–possibly even the Patriots–Breer stood on his expectations for LA to add a third option.
He expressed doubts that the Rams will go wide receiver with their remaining first-round pick at 13th overall, but pointed to Indiana Hoosiers star Omar Cooper Jr. as a strong fit.
Breer believes Cooper “fits them like a glove.”
“[Cooper is] a real tough guy at the position, isn’t afraid to get dirty, can play at different levels of the field. I think Cooper would be a really good fit for them. I just have a hard time seeing them spend a top-half-of-the-first-round pick on the position based on where they are right now with Nacua and Adams, and especially with the depth of the draft class.”
Breer acknowledged the situation could change, but the wide range of options from the draft to someone like Diggs in free agency highlights how much flexibility the Rams have.