NFL free agency always thrives on whispers, and this time ex-Patriots WR Stefon Diggs is at the center of it all. As the 32-year-old, four-time Pro Bowler exited the New England squad, the noise grew louder, with none other than Tom Brady trying to make people.
Stefon Diggs, New England Patriots wide receiver
Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) against the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Just when Stefon Diggs’ free agency needed a spark, Brady casually lit the match, and the football fraternity made sure to read between every line.
“Gets you thinking…” Brady posted, tagging Fanatics and NFL on FOX. On the surface, the post was very brief. However, the timing almost felt too coincidental. Whether it’s Brady hinting at unretiring or wanting Diggs to play for the Raiders, only time will tell.
Gets you thinking… @Fanatics @NFLonFOX https://t.co/BIWoNLRzK5
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 22, 2026
Diggs has helped four teams in the league to strengthen their offense, and Las Vegas Raiders could easily be considered as a potential landing spot.
Brady, who is the minority owner in Vegas, is not known for random social media activity. When he hints, there is usually intent behind it. However, it is still hard to guess whether this was a calculated tweet or just classic Brady mischief.
At the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, Brady turned back the clock, avoiding a defender, showing great awareness, before delivering a pinpoint touchdown pass to Diggs. It was not NFL intensity. But let’s just say the chemistry was impossible to ignore. For the Raiders, the fit feels obvious. The offense has lacked a true game-changing receiver, someone who can dictate coverage and create explosive plays, and Diggs can bring that edge.
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What’s Next For Stefon Diggs?
NFL free agency runs primarily on reputations, and it hasn’t changed its ways, even for a veteran like Stefon Diggs, who is learning that in real time. Once viewed as a guaranteed WR1, Diggs is at a crossroads, with fit, price, and locker room dynamics raising pertinent questions despite elite production.
After a one-year stint with the New England Patriots, Diggs’ list of landing spots has narrowed to a two-team race- the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans.
In Baltimore, the pitch is straightforward. Diggs with Lamar Jackson can give the former MVP a reliable perimeter target who can win quickly and stretch defenses.
Tennessee, on the other hand, presents a different kind of opportunity. The franchise is making a run towards adding youth to the offense, particularly at quarterback with Cam Ward. Bringing in a veteran like Diggs could add experience to an offense that is willing to grow.
The question is no longer whether Diggs can contribute. It is about where he fits best without bringing unnecessary baggage.