The Washington Commanders are still weighing whether to add another veteran wide receiver before Week 1, and after just two training camp practices, one team insider has already pointed straight at Stefon Diggs.
General manager Adam Peters said the team is still evaluating the position, and that uncertainty was enough for Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic to make her early-camp point in the simplest way possible: with a GIF of Diggs. Her post came after the first two sessions, and it was a clear signal that the receiver room may still need more help.
My assessment of the first two days of Commanders camp: pic.twitter.com/RtTE7ELg5H
- Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 30, 2026
That view comes even though camp has not been a total blank at the position. Dyami Brown and Treylon Burks have reportedly shown flashes, while third-round rookie Antonio Williams has also drawn attention.
Burks, though, missed Day 2 because of foot soreness. Even with those positives, Jhabvala’s read was that Washington still needs more.
If she’s seeing it, Peters probably is too.
Diggs has made no secret of wanting a return to Washington, and the Maryland native would like to play closer to home at this stage of his career. Several players have backed the idea, but Peters has not yet acted on those signs.
And Diggs is not likely to sit around indefinitely.
ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler recently reported that at least five teams have checked in on Diggs, who is working to be ready for his next chance. It is not known whether Washington is among them, but if the Commanders are serious, they may need to move fast.
From a pure talent standpoint, Diggs would clearly raise the ceiling of the room behind Terry McLaurin. There is also the question of what that would mean for the younger receivers trying to carve out roles, but if the current group is not giving Washington enough confidence, the team may have to make a more aggressive move.
There is a lot riding on this season, and the margin for patience is thin. If the same issues keep showing up, the fallout could be significant.
Diggs is no longer the All-Pro version of himself, but he still knows how to separate, and that matters. He also topped 1,000 receiving yards with the New England Patriots last season on a snap count, which only adds to the appeal.
It is early, and camp is still in the settling-in phase. But Jhabvala was right last year when she said the vibes were off, even if plenty of fans pushed back at the time.
She may be reading this one correctly too.
For a Commanders receiver group loaded with questions, another reliable target feels less like a luxury and more like a necessity. Diggs simply makes sense.
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