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Commanders' Stefon Diggs Draws High Praise After Joining Camp

Quinn says Diggs is already creating explosive plays in practice and could supply a needed downfield threat for Washington this season.

Overview

  • The Commanders signed Stefon Diggs to a short, incentive-heavy one-year deal and added him to the roster after he passed a physical in early August.
  • Head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Diggs has surpassed expectations for football intelligence, is effective against both zone and man coverage, and has produced explosive catches in practice.
  • Diggs joined training camp late and has only had a handful of reps to learn David Blough’s terminology and build timing with quarterback Jayden Daniels, so his regular-season role is not yet settled.
  • Teammates reported Diggs immediately shared route reads and situational knowledge in the receiver room, a sign his presence could speed development for younger receivers such as Jaylin Lane.
  • The move gives Washington a proven downfield weapon opposite Terry McLaurin and reflects a low-risk, short-term strategy that leans on Diggs’ long resume of production to help the team rebound from a 5-12 season.