Overview
- Diggs has been a free agent since New England released him in March and told Fox 5 he is open to playing for his hometown Washington Commanders and is close to choosing a team.
- The NFL closed its personal‑conduct probe after finding insufficient evidence and Diggs was acquitted in the criminal trial, removing the main barrier to new contracts.
- On the field Diggs remains productive, posting 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns in 2025, which supports expectations for a short, veteran one‑year deal rather than a long‑term contract.
- Interest around the league is mixed: analysts have urged teams such as the Raiders to sign him as an immediate help for a young quarterback while some team insiders and beat writers say roster fit, cap mechanics and development timelines make a signing unlikely.
- A separate civil discovery matter reported in court records remains active and could complicate negotiations, and teams will weigh that uncertainty against the immediate boost Diggs could provide to a passing game and to younger receivers on the roster.