Raiders Urged to Gamble on Controversial WR Stefon Diggs
The Las Vegas Raiders are urged to pursue wide receiver Stefon Diggs to address their lack of a true No. 1 receiver despite recent offensive additions. Though Diggs is no longer an All-Pro, he showed in 2025 he can still produce, recording 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns with the New England Patriots. Analysts believe Diggs could provide valuable experience and playmaking ability to a young and underperforming Raiders wide receiver group.
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By Michael GallagherSports Content CoordinatorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.It’s safe to assume the Las Vegas Raiders offense will be markedly better in 2026 than it was in 2025.The team signed quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Jalen Nailor, and center Tyler Linderbaum in free agency, and it added quarterback Fernando Mendoza, running back Mike Washington Jr., center Trey Zuhn III, and wide receiver Malik Benson through the draft.But the one glaring issue the team still hasn’t addressed is finding a true No.
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