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The Minnesota Vikings need a WR3 after the departure of Jalen Nailor to the Las Vegas Raiders. With the NFL Draft approaching, they could draft one, or they could head back into free agency and sign a veteran to a manageable contract.
One player who has entered the speculation to help fill that WR3 role is Stefon Diggs. The veteran wideout’s legal trouble is likely why he’s still available as teams see how that process plays out.
Should he resolve the legal problems, contending teams will likely be circling, and FanSided’s Austen Bundy believes that not the Vikings, but the Baltimore Ravens are the top landing spot for Diggs.
“Diggs’ first task is to stay out of prison,”Bundy wrote in his article thatwas published on April 5. “He’s been charged with multiple felony charges for allegedly assaulting his personal chef, with pretrial proceedings scheduled for this month.
“Teams appear to be steering clear of the 32-year-old until his legal troubles are resolved, but it shouldn’t shock anyone if he lands with a contender at some point down the road. Diggs would be a solid weapon for Lamar Jackson, who currently relies heavily on Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.”
Vikings Receive Stefon Diggs Take to Fill WR3 Role
While the Ravensare seen as a landing spot for Diggs, if he resolves his legal problems, so are the Vikings. For CBS Sports’ Garrett Podell, bringing back the veteran for a second stint to go behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison would make sense for Minnesota as they are looking to contend in 2026.
“Diggs’ legal trouble is likely why he remains available,”Podell wrote in his CBS Sports article published on April 3. “Hepleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and other criminal charges following an alleged assault of his personal chef. Diggs’ attorney, Mitchell Schuster, claims his client is ‘completely innocent.’
“If Diggs’ legal process is resolved, a homecoming to theMinnesota Vikings makes plenty of sense. Jalen Nailor departed for the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency, so there’s an opening at Minnesota’s WR3 spot after 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year Justin Jefferson and former first-round pick Jordan Addison.”
Diggs, who spent last season with theNew England Patriots, recorded 365 receptions for 4,623 yards and 30 touchdowns in 70 games during his career with the Vikings,per StatMuse.
Kyler Murray Would Benefit From Having Stefon Diggs
Moreover, Podell believes that Diggs would benefit from being the third option for Minnesota, and giving potential starting QB Kyler Murray three reliable wideout options will provide the Vikings the best opportunity to reach the playoffs in the upcoming 2026 season.
“Kevin O’Connell wasn’t the coach in Minnesota when Diggs departed to theBuffalo Bills via a 2020 trade request, and he needs to get Minnesota back to the playoffs in 2026 after a disastrous 2025 with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback, “ Podell wrote.
“Providing Kyler Murray with three high-caliber wideouts would certainly be helpful toward that cause. Plus, Diggs wouldn’t have to work as hard to get open as he ages playing alongside Jefferson and company.