Ravens, Commanders eye $90m former WR in NFL free agency

The former England Patriots’ wide receiver Stefon Diggs recorded 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and 4 touchdowns and ranked 6th among 81 qualified wide receivers as he led the team to Super Bowl only to lose brutally against the Seattle Seahawks. While Stefon Diggs’ performance was record breaking, he was promptly released by the team weeks after the loss in the Super Bowl. Ahead of the new season, the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Commanders have now been linked to him.CategoryDetailsPlayerStefon DiggsCurrent StatusUnrestricted Free Agent (Released by the New England Patriots)Rumored TeamsWashington Commanders, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis ColtsSigning LikelihoodModerate to High (At least five teams have checked in on him recently)Latest Insider UpdateBaltimore Ravens and the Washington Commanders have now been linked to him.But ongoing civil legal proceedings regarding assault allegations have raised eyebrowsWhich teams are interested in Stefon Diggs?Though Stefon Diggs has been dealing with a number of legal issues in his personal life, many rival teams have been linked to him ever since he was released by the New England Patriots earlier this year.As per the NFL insiders, it seems the Kansas City Chiefs, the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Commanders could be interested in him, ahead of the new season.What are insiders saying about the rumors?Kristopher Knox of the Bleacher Report noted, “Diggs would make a lot of sense for just about any playoff hopeful looking for a high-end No. 2 or No. 3 receiver. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler recently reported on NFL Live (h/t Bleacher Report's Paul Kasabian) that "at least five" teams have been checking in on Diggs this summer.”Kristopher Knox of the Bleacher Report added, “Fowler also believes that teams in the DMV area (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) might be the most sensible. "That's where he's from," Fowler said. Coincidentally, there are a couple of teams from the DMV that could use a complementary pass-catcher of Diggs' caliber. Logical Landing Spots: Baltimore Ravens, Washington Commanders.’How will it impact the teams?For the Washington Commanders, signing Stefon Diggs gives Jayden Daniels a veteran target to work on the team’s passing game.The Washington Commanders also have ample cap space to accommodate a short term contract for Stefon Diggs in the new season.For the Baltimore Ravens, signing Stefon Diggs provides Lamar Jackson with a reliable secondary route runner to ease pressure on Zay Flowers.But the Baltimore Ravens might find Stefon Diggs a bit too expensive because of their tight cap space and might seek an incentive heavy deal to fit him.However, nothing has been confirmed yet as Stefon Diggs remains a free agent, ahead of the new season.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.