Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs is still out there, sitting without a team even as training camps are set to kick off at the end of July. That's wild, especially after the veteran wideout made some serious noise last Wednesday, dropping a YouTube video that put the entire league's No. 2 receivers on blast. This dude, who's been playing for 11 years, is not holding back.
Diggs Throws Down the Gauntlet on WR Hierarchy
In that YouTube video, a clip showcasing his intense training for the 2026 season, Diggs went off at the 9:49 mark about where he stands in the NFL's wide receiver pecking order. He didn't just hint at it, he flat-out declared he's better than any other No. 2 wideout in the entire league. His exact words hit hard: "My opinion, I can compete with anybody. But take those as your ones (WR1), right? You can't name a number two better than me. There's not a number two on a team. Let's presumably give people the credit and just say, 'Okay, you want to take the number one spot away?' Name your number two receiver right now, and tell me how much he makes, and then my last question is: Is he better than me?" Talk about a mic drop! He even said he thinks there are only seven "real No. 1s" in the league. That's a bold claim from the 32-year-old receiver, and it definitely puts a spotlight on his own value.Why the Patriots Let Him Walk
It's an interesting situation given Diggs' performance last season. Playing for the AFC champion New England Patriots, he hauled in 85 passes for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns on 102 targets. That's a solid season, especially when you remember he suffered a season-ending torn ACL in October 2024 while he was with the Houston Texans. Recovering from an injury like that and putting up a grand for the Pats? That shows serious grit. So why is he still a free agent? ESPN's Mike Reiss reported last March that the Patriots released Diggs because his salary cap charge was set to explode. We're talking about a jump from $10.5 million to a massive $26.5 million. If he had stayed on the roster just one more week, an additional $6 million of his contract would have been guaranteed. That's a huge financial commitment, and New England clearly decided it wasn't worth the hit.Where Could Diggs Land Next?
Even with all the chatter, Diggs isn't completely ignored. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler noted on NFL Live that "at least five teams" have checked in on him. The Washington Commanders and the Baltimore Ravens are two potential landing spots, according to Fowler. Both would mark a homecoming for Diggs, who was born, raised, and went to college at the University of Maryland. The Commanders are definitely in need of a receiver, and they might be looking for more of a speed option, but Diggs could be a fit. Meanwhile, the Ravens have a history of bringing in "re-tread" veterans, accomplished receivers in their 30s who can still make an impact. As training camps close in fast, the league is watching to see if a team will step up and pay for a veteran who just publicly called out every WR2 in the game.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.