One of the clear remaining issues the Kansas City Chiefs have nearing the end of the 2026 offseason is a lack of receiver depth. Questions remain around Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Tyquan Thornton, with the team's starting trio each having its own unique set of concerns. This opens the door to the team adding a veteran receiver, and explains Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, pointing out Stefon Diggs as a potential fit for Kansas City. It is important to note as well that the Washington Commanders were mentioned, and this appeared to be speculative.
There isn't a clear report linking the two sides, but the potential fit of adding one of the top remaining free agents on the market is obvious. While Tyreek Hill has a history with the Chiefs, the fact that there has been so little legitimate smoke about this potential reunion makes it appear increasingly doubtful. Diggs makes a bit more sense in the fact that the veteran pass-catcher is in a different stage of his career.
Diggs is 32 and will likely transition into a lesser role, but still threatens defenses as an important weapon. Last season, the veteran helped the New England Patriots win the AFC, putting up 1,013 receiving yards on 85 receptions and four touchdowns. It was a great effort that pointed to the fact that Diggs can still be one of the primary options for a great offense.
Chiefs linked to Stefon Diggs amid receiving depth concerns
Signing Diggs serves as insurance if Rice were to get into any trouble off the field or face injury. The current KC offense is also reliant on Worthy taking a year-three leap and being able to stay healthy. Signing the veteran receiver gives you a potential primary option or an elite second weapon, setting up Diggs to get the most out of the 2026 season.
The receiver would be best utilized as a second option behind Rice, but showed with the Patriots that he is still capable of being a primary option, even if it isn't the ideal role. This explains why the Chiefs' signing Diggs serves more than one purpose and gives the team plenty of insurance on a depth chart that remains a bit of a question mark.
Adding Diggs over Hill makes sense as well, given that there isn't a built-in relationship. Mahomes isn't going to feel pressured to feed Diggs the football the same way he would Hill, who helped the quarterback establish himself as the league's best in his early seasons in the league.
There simply isn't the pressure or concerns with Diggs stepping in and instantly being utilized in whatever role the Chiefs need. No question, the signing makes sense and should be explored in the next few days of the offseason.
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