Could Chiefs' news lead Commanders to sign Stefon Diggs?

The Washington Commanders have a day off on Sunday before putting on the pads for the first time in training camp on Monday. Through three practices, it’s clear to some who’ve attended Washington’s early practices that the Commanders still need a No. 2 receiver opposite Terry McLaurin.

Four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs remains a free agent, despite interest from around the NFL, including the Commanders. Could that change soon?

Three teams have stood out as potential options for Diggs this summer: the Commanders, Ravens and Chiefs. Diggs wants to play, but he’s been clear that he’d love to play for Washington, his hometown team. However, something happened on Saturday that could lead Kansas City to make a move for Diggs.

Starting wide receiver Xavier Worthy left practice on a cart with what was believed to be a shoulder injury. Fellow wideout Cyrus Allen was also injured in Saturday’s practice. That led to some panic amongst Chiefs fans.

Fortunately for Kansas City, it received a positive report on Worthy and Allen.

In addition to this positive injury news, Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is believed to be OK. https://t.co/ZBQcXNoT7Z

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 1, 2026

But should this cause Washington general manager Adam Peters to make a move for Diggs now? There will be more injuries. Diggs is the best available healthy receiver, and it’s not particularly close. He led the AFC champions in receiving last year. Diggs proved he can still play at a high level.

When you consider the Commanders’ need at receiver and more teams potentially needing a receiver in the coming days and weeks, now may be the right time to make a move for Diggs. The 49ers had no interest in reuniting with Deebo Samuel until injuries to Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall led them to bring him back. Now there will be teams you may not think would consider Diggs who would be calling him if one of their starting receivers goes down in practice.

It’s quite possible that Peters doesn’t think Washington needs to add Diggs. Many would disagree.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Could Chiefs’ news lead Commanders to sign Stefon Diggs?