Stefon Diggs says there is no WR2 in NFL 'better than me'
Free-agent WR Stefon Diggs stokes NFL transfer market with bold self-assessment as top No. 2 receiver
Coverage (16)
- Stefon Diggs Spills the Beans on His Free Agency Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- Stefon Diggs Views Himself As No. 2 WR NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com · 49d ago
- Stefon Diggs Poses a Question that Should Make Commanders Think Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- Free-agent WR Stefon Diggs: There is no WR2 better than me NFL.com · 49d ago
- Stefon Diggs, still seeking new NFL home, insists no team has a better No 2 receiver ‘than me’ Fox News · 49d ago
- Ex-Bills WR Stefon Diggs Makes His Pitch Before Camp Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- Bills insider takes issue with Stefon Diggs’ ‘best WR2’ pitch to suitors Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- Dallas Cowboys, George Pickens Would Disagree with Stefon Diggs' WR2 Comment Sports Illustrated · 49d ago
- Stefon Diggs sends strong message to NFL teams Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- Stefon Diggs ranks himself atop NFL's No. 2 wide receivers: Why this makes him more signable in free agency CBS Sports · 49d ago
- 5 New Stefon Diggs Landing Spots After Latest Comments Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- 3-Point Stance: Don’t count on a Stefon Diggs return to Patriots Pats Pulpit · 49d ago
- Bengals' Tee Higgins might take issue with Stefon Diggs’ comments Bengals Wire · 49d ago
- Stefon Diggs Calls Out Every NFL WR2 in Latest Video amid NFL Free Agency Bleacher Report · 49d ago
- Free agent Stefon Diggs says no WR2 is better than him NBC Sports · 49d ago
- Stefon Diggs says there is no WR2 in NFL 'better than me' ESPN · 49d ago
What happened
His comments—amplified by outlets like ESPN, NFL.com, and Yahoo Sports—position him as a high-value target for teams seeking elite secondary talent. Coverage emphasizes Diggs’ leverage as a proven free-agent commodity, with outlets like CBS Sports and Bleacher Report framing his remarks as a strategic move to attract offers.
The narrative centers on whether his confidence will translate into a lucrative contract. What to watch next: Teams’ responses to Diggs’ pitch, potential contract offers, and whether his claims hold up against emerging talent in the 2026 free-agent class.
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Questions people are asking
What exactly did Stefon Diggs say about WR2s?
Diggs stated in interviews and videos that no NFL No. 2 wide receiver is better than him, positioning himself as the top available option at that position.
Which teams are most likely to pursue Diggs?
Coverage suggests teams like the Commanders, Cowboys, and Patriots are actively considering Diggs, though no formal offers have been reported.
How have other players reacted to Diggs’ comments?
Players like George Pickens (Cowboys) and Tee Higgins (Bengals) have been mentioned as potential counterpoints to Diggs’ self-assessment, though no direct responses have been widely documented.
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