The Denver Broncos have already made their intentions loud and clear this offseason, and the roster now looks built for a run rather than a reset. That’s why the idea of adding one more weapon before training camp doesn’t feel far-fetched at all. If anything, it feels like the kind of move a team makes when it believes the window is open right now.
The name that fits that conversation is Stefon Diggs.
It might sound ambitious, especially after Denver’s Jaylen Waddle trade earlier this offseason, but the Broncos were linked to Diggs last offseason and have clearly spent time trying to elevate the wide receiver room. Waddle changed the complexion of the offense, but he doesn’t have to be the final addition. Denver could still keep stacking talent at the position and go after the best remaining free agent on the market.
If Diggs were to land in Denver, the receiver group would likely be set up with Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Stefon Diggs, Pat Bryant, and Marvin Mims Jr. That kind of top-end depth would give the Broncos a dangerous trio at the top and force defenses to deal with a lot of problems all at once.
Of course, there’s a practical wrinkle here. Bringing in Diggs would probably push one of Bryant, Mims, or Franklin out of the picture through a trade, unless Denver was comfortable carrying six wideouts. That’s the downside of adding another veteran to a room that already has young talent in it.
Still, this is a team that appears to be operating with a win-now mindset, and Diggs is still producing at a high level. In 2025 with the New England Patriots, he started all 17 games and finished with 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns while playing just 55 percent of the offensive snaps. That’s borderline WR1 production from what was essentially a part-time role.
The efficiency numbers are strong, too. According to Pro Football Reference, Diggs has posted a passer rating of 106.7 when targeted since the start of the 2020 NFL season. He has also dropped only six passes over the last two seasons, which speaks to how dependable he’s been.
Even in 2024, his lone season with the Houston Texans, he played only eight games but was still on pace for more than 1,000 yards. Over his 11-year career, he’s averaged 1,215 yards and eight touchdowns across a 17-game season.
That’s the case for Denver making the call. With Waddle and Sutton already in place, adding Diggs would make life miserable for opposing defenses.
And if the Broncos could get him on a one-year deal, it would be a far less aggressive move than the trade package they gave up for Waddle. Denver sent a first- and third-round pick to land him, while Diggs could likely be signed for less than $10 million.
For a team that is clearly trying to win it all this year, that kind of move would be a real knockout punch in the AFC.
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So it would not be a surprise if the Broncos keep scanning for a veteran who can steady that room before it becomes an issue. One possibility is a familiar face with recent experience in Denver, and the timing could make sense if the Broncos decide they want more insurance without overcommitting resources. For now, it is the kind of move that sits just below the surface, but it is also the kind that can become important quickly once camp opens. [Read more 🡒]