Wide receiver Stefon Diggs has a long history of breaking in young quarterbacks, and this season, he’s doing it again with the Washington Commanders. Diggs, who signed a one-year contract worth up to $12 million, joins an offense led by Jayden Daniels, the third-year passer who is looking for his second full season as a starter after injury limited him to seven games last year.

Diggs started his NFL career in 2015 as a fifth-rounder, coming in during Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater’s second year in the league. He then joined the Buffalo Bills in Josh Allen’s second year, starting the whole season, before signing with the Houston Texans in C.J. Stroud’s first year as a full-time starter. Diggs also had a stint with the New England Patriots during Drake Maye’s first year as the full-time QB1.

Dan Quinn’s High Praise for Stefon Diggs

Commanders’ coach Dan Quinn, who is also in his third season with the team, has already expressed his admiration for Diggs. Quinn called Diggs ‘an incredible teammate’ and praised his ‘excellent football IQ.’ He also noted that Diggs’ experience with numerous offenses and quarterbacks makes him an ideal fit for the team.

‘Hearing him detail things is nice for even some of the other players to hear his point of view on certain things, so he’s off to a really good start,’ Quinn told 106.7 The Fan’s The Sports Junkies. ‘He’s played a lot of football, which helps him adjust more easily to a new system.’

The Commanders’ Passing Game and Jayden Daniels

The Commanders’ passing game is expected to be a key factor in their success this season, with Daniels at the helm. Last season, Daniels registered 3,568 passing yards, a Commanders rookie record, with Deebo Samuel as his top target. He also set records for the highest completion percentage by a rookie (69%) and rushing yards for a rookie quarterback (891).

Terry McLaurin, who led the team in receiving yards last year with 1,096, has expressed his excitement about the wide receiver room’s potential to support Daniels. ‘You got the top-end talent, but you also got guys who are young already ready for the moment,’ McLaurin said. ‘So we’re just looking forward to being weapons for Jayden, and the more weapons you got on the field, the easier it makes the quarterback’s job.’

The ceiling is certainly high for the Commanders’ passing game, and a McLaurin-Diggs-Daniels combination could be particularly potent if they can all stay healthy and on track.

Diggs’ Track Record and Experience

Diggs has had a long and successful career, with seven seasons of over 1,000 receiving yards. His best year came in 2020, when he recorded 1,535 yards in the air. Diggs has also led his team in receiving on multiple occasions, including four times with the Buffalo Bills.

One of Diggs’ greatest strengths is his ability to adapt to new systems and quarterbacks. He has a proven track record of helping young QBs succeed, and his experience will be invaluable to Daniels as he looks to take the next step in his development.

As for his postseason history, Diggs has a impressive record of helping teams make the playoffs. In two of his previous seasons, he helped turn non-playoff teams into playoff-bound squads in his first season with the team.

Here’s a look at Diggs’ postseason history:

• Years Diggs spent with the team
• Did the team go to the playoffs the year before Diggs joined?
• Did the team go to the playoffs in Diggs’ first year?

The Commanders begin their regular season in Philadelphia against the Eagles on Sept. 13. In 2025, the Commanders had the eighth hardest schedule heading into the season, while this year they are right in the middle at No. 16.