Former Patriots WR Stefon Diggs Named Possible Option For NFC Contender

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs

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Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is still available in the free agent market. With training camp set to kick off in the next two months, teams may be eager to welcome him into their lineup.

One team that should be on the lookout for another veteran receiver is the Commanders, and ESPN's John Keim singled out Diggs as a potential option for Washington.

"With Terry McLaurin in place, Diggs wouldn't need to be the lead receiver in Washington," Keim wrote on Thursday. "And, as one person who used to work for Washington said, Diggs gives the coaches a player who can make an immediate impact; he can play in the slot or the flanker position in a two-receiver set. It also would give the rookie ( Antonio) Williams a chance to develop."

Diggs could step in right from Day 1 and take on the role of the No. 2 receiver immediately. At this stage of his career, he is more suited as a No. 2 option for a strong team, and teaming him up with McLaurin could create a dynamic veteran duo.

One factor that could help the Commanders land Diggs is that he hails from Maryland and grew up just a few hours away from where the team plays.

"Also worth noting: Diggs was born and raised in Maryland, about a half-hour drive from where the Commanders play in Landover, Md., and he played collegiately at Maryland," Keim added.