The Washington Commanders already made one Diggs move this offseason, and now there’s talk they could chase another.
After spending much of the offseason tied to Brandon Aiyuk, Washington went a different route and landed Stefon Diggs. He comes with his own off-field issues, but he has still been an elite player for a large stretch of his career. He may not be at his peak anymore, but he remains above average and should give Jayden Daniels and the Commanders a boost.
Now his brother Trevon Diggs is on the market, too, and there’s a growing sense he could be playing for a new team in the coming weeks. With training camp underway, he’s looking for a landing spot, and one projection has him joining Stefon in Washington.
“The Washington Commanders refused to address their cornerback room in free agency, which is exactly why Dan Quinn will eye a familiar face to get some much-needed help. Diggs was waived by the Dallas Cowboys and then cut by the Green Bay Packers last season.
“While that might spell the end of his brief NFL career, it also provides an opportunity for a team like the Commanders to jump at landing him because they need him imminently. Trey Amos and Mike Sainristil are both still on rookie contracts. They need some veteran depth,” Wynston Wilcox wrote.
The idea comes with obvious risk. Both Diggs brothers have dealt with injuries, and neither is the same player he once was. Still, if Washington could squeeze even 75% of what they’ve produced over their careers, it would be adding two major names to the roster just before the season begins.
There’s plenty to like about what both could offer, and the Commanders may end up taking a real look at making it happen.
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