The Commanders’ wide receiver situation is still a work in progress, and the name hovering over the conversation keeps being Stefon Diggs.
Washington spent last season dealing with injuries, and the hope now is that better health will help across the roster. Even so, the receiver group remains a clear area to watch, especially with Terry McLaurin standing as the only established headliner in the room.
That’s why Diggs has stayed in the mix for so long. Brandon Aiyuk has also been connected to Washington, but the San Francisco 49ers still have him under contract, and it remains unclear whether or when they’ll move on from him, particularly with his antics during the offseason.
ESPN’s John Keim recently took a close look at the Commanders’ receiver depth and pointed directly to the ongoing competition for snaps behind McLaurin.
“There are multiple battles going on this camp, starting with: Who will be the No. 2 receiver opposite Terry McLaurin?” Keim wrote. “Washington probably will mix and match depending on the matchups and the game plan, but players still have to earn time - whether it's third-round pick Antonio Williams or past draft choices Jaylin Lane and Luke McCaffrey.
“The Commanders also have veterans Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson. So the battle is not only to earn time as a No. 2 but also potentially just for a roster spot. Also, the Commanders could still sign a wideout: Stefon Diggs remains a player of interest, but other free agents don't appear to be on their radar.”
That’s the clearest sign yet that the Diggs buzz isn’t going away. For Washington, he still looks like the most obvious veteran swing if the team decides it wants another proven pass catcher in the mix.
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