Commanders receivers adjust after Stefon Diggs joins roster
Stefon Diggs' arrival is expected to reshape Washington's wide-receiver group, with Terry McLaurin remaining the primary target and younger players competing for depth roles.
Washington’s wide-receiver corps will incorporate veteran Stefon Diggs, who is projected to assume the No. 2 slot opposite long-time starter Terry McLaurin. Diggs, 32, played 55 % of New England’s offensive snaps last season and is expected to receive a significant share of targets, though he is unlikely to be an every-down player.
Head coach Dan Quinn has indicated that the addition will increase competition for roster spots, with McLaurin, Diggs, third-round pick Antonio Williams and return specialist Jaylin Lane forming the core group. Younger receivers Luke McCaffrey, Treylon Burks and Dyami Brown will need to prove themselves during training camp and the preseason to earn depth positions.
"Diggs brings a veteran presence and route-running ability that should help open up the defense for the rest of the group," a team spokesperson said.
McLaurin, under a long-term contract, is expected to retain his role as the primary target, while Williams is projected to develop without immediate pressure to become a primary option. The presence of Diggs may limit the number of targets available to Burks, who was previously considered for a larger role, and could affect Brown’s projected involvement.
The final roster composition will be determined after camp, with coaches weighing performance, depth needs and injury considerations.