Stefon Diggs, Deebo Samuel given free agent best fits by NFL writer

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) against the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Stefon Diggs and Deebo Samuel are coming from different places, but they're looking for the same thing: a new free agent home as veteran wide receivers.

Diggs spent a single season with the New England Patriots. Samuel was with the Washington Commanders for one year. They remain free agents more than a week into the window for players to sign with teams.

Diggs and Samuel would be regarded by most as two of the three-best WRs still available, along with Jauan Jennings from the 49ers.

NFL.com's Nick Shook wrote more about both Diggs and Samuel in a new article on Thursday, coming up with best fits for both.

For Diggs, Shook feels the Baltimore Ravens make the most sense as a landing spot.

"No, he hasn't already suited up for the Ravens in the past, but it sure feels like Diggs is made for Baltimore in 2026," Shook writes. "The 32-year-old receiver became a mercenary pass catcher over the last two seasons, leaving Buffalo for Houston via trade before packing his bags for New England and filling an important veteran role for the darling Patriots in 2025. If he doesn't consider returning to New England, it would make plenty of sense for Diggs to become the latest household name to latch on with Lamar Jackson and Co. in pursuit of a ring."

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For Samuel, Shook thinks the Carolina Panthers make the most sense as a destination.

"I have no idea how the Panthers view Xavier Legette, a playmaker who tempts onlookers into believing he can become a star but isn't nearly consistent enough to realize that potential yet. We know they have a stud in Tetairoa McMillan, and I'm personally a fan of Jalen Coker," Shook writes. "Carolina already added John Metchie III, but why stop there? Throw Samuel, a rugged slot whose best days are admittedly behind him, into the equation to give Bryce Young another option."

The Ravens are coming off a disappointing season, while the Panthers just had a surprising playoff berth. But could use more talent, though.

And eventually, both Diggs and Samuel will sign somewhere. Might as well be places that can really use them.

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