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Stefon Diggs is still confident, still productive, and still making sure the rest of the NFL understands how he views himself.
The free-agent wide receiver said in a video posted on his YouTube channel that there is no No. 2 wide receiver in the league better than him. Diggs, 32, framed the argument around the idea that every team may claim to have a No. 1 receiver, but only a handful of players truly fit that description.
That comment is interesting on its own. It becomes even more interesting when viewed through a Philadelphia Eagles lens.
The Eagles no longer have A.J. Brown, who was traded to the New England Patriots during their offseason receiver reset. DeVonta Smith now enters 2026 as Philadelphia’s unquestioned No. 1 wide receiver, while Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks, Elijah Moore, and rookie Makai Lemon form the next layer of the depth chart.
Diggs’ argument highlights why that second receiver role matters so much. Philadelphia does not necessarily need another superstar opposite Smith, but it does need reliable and weekly production from someone. Brown brings speed. Wicks offers size and route-running ability. Moore gives the offense quickness and inside-out flexibility. Lemon brings long-term upside once healthy.
Diggs, meanwhile, remains unsigned after logging 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns last season with the Patriots. New England released him in March in a financially driven move before later acquiring Brown and adding Romeo Doubs to rebuild its receiver room.
That does not automatically make Diggs an Eagles target. Philadelphia has already invested in several options and appears more interested in building through depth than chasing another high-profile veteran. Still, his point resonates.
Championship offenses need more than one receiver for defenses to respect. The Eagles know Smith can carry a major role. What training camp must reveal is whether someone behind him can make opponents pay for treating him like the only true problem.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Stefon Diggs says there's no WR2 in the NFL who is better than him
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The free-agent wide receiver said in a video posted on his YouTube channel that there is no No. 2 wide receiver in the league better than him. Diggs, 32, framed the argument around the idea that every team may claim to have a No. 1 receiver, but only a handful of players truly fit that description.
That comment is interesting on its own. It becomes even more interesting when viewed through a Philadelphia Eagles lens.
The Eagles no longer have A.J. Brown, who was traded to the New England Patriots during their offseason receiver reset. DeVonta Smith now enters 2026 as Philadelphia’s unquestioned No. 1 wide receiver, while Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks, Elijah Moore, and rookie Makai Lemon form the next layer of the depth chart.
Diggs’ argument highlights why that second receiver role matters so much. Philadelphia does not necessarily need another superstar opposite Smith, but it does need reliable and weekly production from someone. Brown brings speed. Wicks offers size and route-running ability. Moore gives the offense quickness and inside-out flexibility. Lemon brings long-term upside once healthy.
Diggs, meanwhile, remains unsigned after logging 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns last season with the Patriots. New England released him in March in a financially driven move before later acquiring Brown and adding Romeo Doubs to rebuild its receiver room.
That does not automatically make Diggs an Eagles target. Philadelphia has already invested in several options and appears more interested in building through depth than chasing another high-profile veteran. Still, his point resonates.
Championship offenses need more than one receiver for defenses to respect. The Eagles know Smith can carry a major role. What training camp must reveal is whether someone behind him can make opponents pay for treating him like the only true problem.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Stefon Diggs says there's no WR2 in the NFL who is better than him
Continue reading...
