Stefon Diggs is maintaining a defiant mindset as he settles into his new role with the Washington Commanders. The 32-year-old wide receiver, who recently signed a one-year contract worth up to $12 million with his hometown team, addressed the media on Friday following training camp practice. Despite projections that label him as a secondary receiver behind Terry McLaurin, Diggs asserted that he still considers himself a top-tier wideout.
"In this profession and this job, you got to exude confidence," Diggs told reporters. He emphasized that his belief in his abilities is grounded in his performance, specifically citing his tenure with the New England Patriots last season. According to Diggs, his statistical output remains high despite playing only 52% of offensive snaps. He noted that he finished as the No. 14 receiver during the previous campaign, a performance he contextualized against his recovery from an ACL injury leading into the 2025 season. Responding to the perception that his career success comes easily, Diggs remarked, "People might act like it's easy, but if it was easy, everybody would be doing it. So, forgive me if I rubbed anybody the wrong way."
For Diggs, joining the Commanders marks a significant homecoming. A native of Gaithersburg, Maryland, he attended Our Lady of Good Counsel High School before playing for the University of Maryland. Reflecting on his career, he admitted that playing against the Commanders in the past always carried emotional weight. He explained that he played with a chip on his shoulder because he felt the organization overlooked him earlier in his career, despite his proximity to the team. Now part of the roster, he aims to bring that same intensity to the field as a key target for quarterback Jayden Daniels, providing the Commanders with a fresh, high-quality offensive weapon.
"But the chop got really big when I'd go home because I felt like the passed up on me, didn't give me a chance, and I was right in their backyard…
