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There is a sliver of hope that Stefon Diggs could resume catching passes from New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in the 2026 season.
The Patriots have left the door open for a potential return, and Diggs doesn't appear opposed to the idea of running it back with the team he helped get to the Super Bowl last season. But the hurdles to get there are significant.
On the Patriots' end, they have already committed to veteran wide receiver Romeo Doubs on a four-year deal. They are also expected to trade for Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown on or after June 1. The team also has hope that Kyle Williams will break out in 2026 on a roster that also includes Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism III.
Spending money to bring back Diggs might not be in the cards, unless the Brown deal falls through. When it comes to Diggs, there might be better offers on the table. There are a multitude of teams that could have used the production he gave the Patriots last season.
Here are four other teams that make sense for Diggs in the 2026 season:
With all of the drama surrounding wide receiver Rashee Rice, who is dealing with legal issues on top of being sidelined after a knee procedure, it would make sense for the Chiefs to consider adding another veteran receiver. Diggs has shown that he still has plenty of juice left at 32 years old, and he would be a strong offensive weapon for Patrick Mahomes, who is still the best quarterback in football when healthy.
Legendary tight end Travis Kelce isn't returning for a rebuild. It's Super Bowl or bust for the future Hall of Famer. However, if the Chiefs hope to go on another run, they need more firepower for the 2026 season.
Diggs found immediate success with Drake Maye at quarterback. One would think the same would be true with Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels throwing him the ball. There's a clear lack of proven receivers on the Commanders' roster outside of Terry McLaurin. Adding another reliable receiving threat to play across from McLaurin would make Washington's offense significantly better.
Few teams love throwing darts at aging wide receivers more than the Ravens. They clearly need a boost in the receiving department now more than ever before. Sure, Zay Flowers is great, but he could be even better with another viable threat to take away some of the attention.
Tight end Mark Andrews isn't getting any younger, and the years of physical punishment might finally be catching up to quarterback Lamar Jackson. It might be now or never for the Ravens to make a run with the current roster intact.
D.J. Moore being the Bills' big wide receiver acquisition in free agency was received with the force of a pebble being skipped across an ocean. That is no slight on Moore, who is a solid player capable of making the Bills better. But it's hard to envision that singular move getting Buffalo over the top.
The Patriots won the AFC East division last season, and they are building a powerhouse roster to sustain the early success they found under head coach Mike Vrabel. Diggs and Bills quarterback Josh Allen were a devastating pairing when on the same page. Perhaps a return to the past could help salvage Buffalo's future.
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The Patriots have left the door open for a potential return, and Diggs doesn't appear opposed to the idea of running it back with the team he helped get to the Super Bowl last season. But the hurdles to get there are significant.
On the Patriots' end, they have already committed to veteran wide receiver Romeo Doubs on a four-year deal. They are also expected to trade for Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown on or after June 1. The team also has hope that Kyle Williams will break out in 2026 on a roster that also includes Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism III.
Spending money to bring back Diggs might not be in the cards, unless the Brown deal falls through. When it comes to Diggs, there might be better offers on the table. There are a multitude of teams that could have used the production he gave the Patriots last season.
Here are four other teams that make sense for Diggs in the 2026 season:
Kansas City Chiefs
With all of the drama surrounding wide receiver Rashee Rice, who is dealing with legal issues on top of being sidelined after a knee procedure, it would make sense for the Chiefs to consider adding another veteran receiver. Diggs has shown that he still has plenty of juice left at 32 years old, and he would be a strong offensive weapon for Patrick Mahomes, who is still the best quarterback in football when healthy.
Legendary tight end Travis Kelce isn't returning for a rebuild. It's Super Bowl or bust for the future Hall of Famer. However, if the Chiefs hope to go on another run, they need more firepower for the 2026 season.
Washington Commanders
Diggs found immediate success with Drake Maye at quarterback. One would think the same would be true with Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels throwing him the ball. There's a clear lack of proven receivers on the Commanders' roster outside of Terry McLaurin. Adding another reliable receiving threat to play across from McLaurin would make Washington's offense significantly better.
Baltimore Ravens
Few teams love throwing darts at aging wide receivers more than the Ravens. They clearly need a boost in the receiving department now more than ever before. Sure, Zay Flowers is great, but he could be even better with another viable threat to take away some of the attention.
Tight end Mark Andrews isn't getting any younger, and the years of physical punishment might finally be catching up to quarterback Lamar Jackson. It might be now or never for the Ravens to make a run with the current roster intact.
Buffalo Bills
D.J. Moore being the Bills' big wide receiver acquisition in free agency was received with the force of a pebble being skipped across an ocean. That is no slight on Moore, who is a solid player capable of making the Bills better. But it's hard to envision that singular move getting Buffalo over the top.
The Patriots won the AFC East division last season, and they are building a powerhouse roster to sustain the early success they found under head coach Mike Vrabel. Diggs and Bills quarterback Josh Allen were a devastating pairing when on the same page. Perhaps a return to the past could help salvage Buffalo's future.
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This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: 4 teams could ruin potential Patriots and Stefon Diggs reunion
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