Rams Could Turn to Stefon Diggs After Passing on WRs During Draft

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.Los Angeles Rams fans were presumably disappointed the team didn’t draft a high-profile wide receiver in the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL draft.Yes, the team picked C.J. Daniels out of Miami in Round 6, and yes, the Rams did pick Ohio State tight end Max Klare in Round 2, but the consensus among Rams fans on social media is they were disappointed the team passed on USC receiver Makai Lemon.Lemon ultimately went 20th overall to the Philadelphia Eagles, while the Rams took Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick.But Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports thinks the Rams could make it up to their fans by signing former All-Pro wideout Stefon Diggs to fill that coveted WR3 spot that could improve L.A.’s chances of getting past Seattle in the postseason in 2026....“The Rams had been hunting for a wide receiver to add alongside Puka Nacua and Davante Adams all offseason,” Sullivan wrote. “So far, they haven't come away with one, opting to take Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall instead of addressing that need.“Diggs is coming off a strong 2025 campaign with the Patriots, topping 1,000 yards while helping the franchise reach Super Bowl LX. The veteran's production slowed down the stretch run, but there is still fuel in his tank, especially if he's playing a complementary role like he would in Los Angeles.”Diggs does come with some baggage.He has some pending legal trouble that could lead to a suspension next season, but if he’s cleared of any wrongdoing, he could be a sneaky good addition or a WR-needy team like the Rams.Giving Matthew Stafford a 1-2-3 punch of Nacua, Adams, and Diggs could make the Rams the Super Bowl favorite in the NFC.Request Reprint & LicensingSubmit CorrectionView Editorial & AI GuidelinesRelated PodcastsTop StoriesTravel‘Transformative’ Skyscraper To Soar Next to World’s Biggest Railway Station5 min readPoliticsHow ‘Bulletproof’ White House Ballroom Would Change Trump’s Security7 min readPoliticsKing Charles and Donald Trump Wrap First Day of Crunch State Visit9 min readPoliticsThe Plots Against the Presidents4 min readFor MembersAnalysisTrump Is Right—Iran Has No Cards as Blockade Clock Ticks Down to May8 min readGolfLIV Golf Cancels New Orleans Event as Financial Problems Intensify3 min readTrendingOhioSupreme Court Deals Final Blow to Ex-GOP Speaker in $60M Bribery Case4 min readDogsDog Trainer Reveals 5 Signs Your Pup Feels Emotionally Safe at Home3 min readSusan CollinsSusan Collins’ Chances of Losing Senate Seat Hit All-Time High5 min readGreen CardGreen Card Update: Applicants Impacted by Trump Travel Ban Get Legal Win6 min readAmazonAmazon Layoffs Hit 4 States Tomorrow7 min readOpinionOpinionThe Trump Staged Shooting Conspiracies Need to Stop | Opinion6 min readOpinionVirginia Shows the Way: Let’s End the Electoral College Farce | Opinion7 min readOpinionThe DNC Didn’t Ban AIPAC, But Warning Signs Remain | Opinion5 min readOpinionWar Won’t Solve Iran’s Nuclear Threat. This Could | Opinion5 min readOpinionMillions of Clicks on Sexual Assault—Where’s The Outrage?4 min read

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