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Stefon Diggs has been found not guilty of felony assault and strangulation charges, allowing him to resume his NFL career. The article lists the top 10 potential landing spots for the former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver.
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After a very short trial, a Massachusetts jury found former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs not guilty this week of felony assault and strangulation charges. Heâs free to resume his NFL career, and before long, heâll need a 2026 employer.
The former Vikings star still has name power, production, and a few obvious fits.
So, in the spirit of that development, these are the Top 10 landing spots for the 32-year-old, ranked in ascending order (No. 1 = most likely Diggs landing spot).
Where do you think Diggs will sign?

Stefon Diggs walks toward the sideline before the Buffalo Bills faced the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. During the Nov. 5, 2023, primetime matchup in Ohio, Diggs remained a central figure in Buffaloâs offense while trade speculation and future roster questions later followed him into multiple NFL offseasons. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports.
Stefon Diggs faced felony assault and strangulation charges but was found not guilty.
The not guilty verdict allows Stefon Diggs to resume his NFL career without legal hindrance.
The article ranks the top 10 landing spots for Stefon Diggs as he seeks a new team for the 2026 NFL season.
With the legal issues resolved, Stefon Diggs is now free to explore his options in free agency.
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10. Baltimore Ravens
Diggs was born about an hour from the Ravensâ stadium, so thereâs a hometown element here. Baltimore will roll out Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Devontez Walker as the main veteran wideouts in 2026, along with two rookies: JaâKobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt.
Thatâs a full house, but thereâs a world where the Ravensâ front office realizes that Diggs is a better veteran pass-catcher than Bateman and Walker.
9. Minnesota Vikings
Not a typo â the Vikings need a WR3. Tai Felton is the only realistic option on the existing depth chart, and he hardly played on offense as a rookie. As of May, nobody knows if Minnesota intentionally redshirted him last year, paving the way for big plans in 2026 and beyond. Felton could also be another Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gaffe pick.
Minnesota recently met with Jauan Jennings about a free-agent contract, though the two sides havenât settled on a reasonable price. Perhaps Diggs could take a smaller piece of the pie than Jennings.
Diggs spent his first five seasons with the Vikings. A career bookend could look attractive, especially with Kyler Murray distributing the ball in September.
Like the Ravens angle, the Commandersâ stadium is even closer to Diggsâs hometown. Itâs about 30-45 minutes away. Often, players gravitate toward their childhood homes late in their careers. Itâs a thing.
The Commanders, meanwhile, may need a stronger WR3 than Luke McCaffrey.
Drew Petzing was Diggsâs wide receiver coach with the Vikings when he began his career; now Petzing runs the Lionsâ offense. Thereâs a world where Detroitâs front office views Diggs as a cleaner WR3 option than second-year speedster Isaac TeSlaa.
If one believes that the Lions will bounce back from their 2025 doldrums, this is also a Super Bowl contender destination for Diggs, who doesnât have much time left in the big leagues.
Kevin Stefanski now runs the show in Atlanta, and he has ties to Diggs from their days with the Vikings. After Drake London on the Falconsâ depth chart, itâs Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus. Showcasing Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Diggs next to Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. â with Stefanksi running the show â has a nice ring to it.
Giants boss Joe Schoen was reared by the Buffalo Bills, crossing paths with Diggs during his stint on Brandon Beaneâs staff. Chad Hall is also the Giantsâ wide receivers coach, and he held the same role in Buffalo when Diggs was there.

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen speak near the sideline before a preseason matchup against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. On Aug. 26, 2023, the Giants leadership duo continued preparations for the regular season while evaluating roster battles and long-term team-building decisions entering another pivotal campaign. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports.
Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney, rookie Malachi Fields, and Diggs would ensure that second-year signal-caller Jaxson Dart is set up to cook.
Diggs grew up as a Cowboys fan, and Kyler Murray proved that childhood fandom can matter in free agency, picking his childhood squad, the Vikings, as his 2026 employer.
The Cowboysâ offensive boss is Ken Dorsey, who ran the Billsâ offense when Diggs worked there.
CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Diggs â Jerry Jones would probably green-light this.
Diggs stopped by the Houston Texans in 2024, while Bobby Slowik served as the offensive coordinator. Fast forward to 2026, and Slowik runs the Dolphinsâ offense.
In NFL speak, Miami has absolutely dreadful wide receivers, saying sayonara to Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill this offseason. If Diggs wants a WR1 job, the Dolphins have an opening.
2. Las Vegas Raiders (ties to Klint, Andrew Janocko)
More Vikings connections: new Raiders skipper Klint Kubiak was the Vikingsâ quarterback coach when Diggs wound down his stay in the Twin Cities. Las Vegasâs offensive coordinator, Andrew Janocko, also worked for the same coaching staff in Minnesota.
Like Miami, Diggs could realistically be the Raidersâ WR1 in 2026. Kirk Cousins is also the quarterback; Diggs cooked with Cousins in 2018 and 2019. On paper right now, former Viking Jalen Nailor is the Raidersâ WR1. Diggs would snatch that title.
Diggs banked 85 receptions, 1,013 yards, and 4 touchdowns in New England last year. He was the clubâs WR1 by a long shot. Then, the Patriots didnât re-sign him, suggesting they mightâve been waiting for his strangulation malarkey to blow over. Well, it has blown over.

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs carries the football after a reception against the Tennessee Titans during second-half action at Nissan Stadium. On Oct. 19, 2025, Diggs continued operating as a featured target in New Englandâs offense while attempting to provide veteran production and stability for the Patriotsâ passing attack. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images.
New England has since signed Romeo Doubs. Pairing him with Diggs in 2026 makes sense, particularly if Robert Kraft views Diggs in a positive light.
Diggs has already built a rapport with Drake Maye. Running it back in New England â a team that just reached the Super Bowl â remains the most likely outcome.