The Chargers are heading toward training camp with one obvious question still hanging over their offense: do they have enough at wide receiver?
That’s why Stefon Diggs keeps popping up in the conversation. Most of the top free agents are already off the board, but the veteran receiver is still out there, and his name is drawing real interest. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that at least five teams have been checking in on the former All-Pro and four time Pro Bowler nearly two weeks before camp opens.
Los Angeles has spent the offseason reshaping its offense, but the receiver room still has some uncertainty in terms of depth and experience. The team likes the young talent already in place, yet Diggs would bring something different right away. He’d give Justin Herbert another dependable target and instantly raise the floor of the passing game.
The case for Diggs is pretty straightforward: he still produces. In 2025, his lone season with the New England Patriots ended with 85 catches on 102 targets for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns. He led the team in receptions and receiving yards, and he helped push New England to a Super Bowl appearance.
The numbers back up the eye test, too. Pro Football Focus gave Diggs an overall grade of 87.5, which ranked 6th among 81 qualifying wide receivers.
His receiving grade was also 87.5, good for 7th at the position. He added 363 yards after the catch and was charged with only two drops.
For the Chargers, that kind of production would fit cleanly into what they’re trying to build. Herbert already has the arm talent to attack every part of the field, and Diggs would give him a receiver who can separate, win consistently, and be trusted when the game tightens up. He’d also take some pressure off the younger wideouts around him.
And the ripple effect would go beyond the passing game. A receiver like Diggs forces defenses to account for him on every snap, which can open things up for the rest of the offense and make it harder for opponents to crowd the box.
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