Commanders Make Wide Receiver Move After Stefon Diggs News

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Commanders Make Wide Receiver Move After Stefon Diggs News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Miracle Dimwesh | Last updated Oct 11, 2026 11:20 AM ET

The Washington Commanders have elevated wide receiver Van Jefferson from their practice squad ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the New York Giants. The move comes with Stefon Diggs ruled out and Terry McLaurin still questionable.

Jefferson gives Washington another experienced option at receiver as the team prepares for a divisional game with several offensive questions to answer. His elevation also comes as quarterback Jayden Daniels prepares to return after missing two games with a dislocated left elbow.

The Commanders need their available pass catchers ready for Daniels’ return. With Diggs unavailable and McLaurin’s status uncertain, Jefferson could have an opportunity to contribute in a receiving group facing a significant personnel challenge.

We have made the following roster moves:
– Activated DE Deatrich Wise Jr. off the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform List and removed him from the injury report
– Signed LB Austin Keys from the practice squad
– Elevated S Darren Hall and WR Van Jefferson from the practice squad… pic.twitter.com/yVnaXgA717
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 10, 2026

Diggs has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, while McLaurin has also been dealing with a hamstring issue. McLaurin remained questionable entering the weekend, leaving Washington without certainty about the availability of its two leading receiving options.

Jefferson’s elevation provides additional depth behind the receivers available to the Commanders. Antonio Williams, Dyami Brown and Treylon Burks are among the other wideouts in the mix, although McLaurin’s final status will influence how Washington distributes its opportunities.

The timing is particularly important because Daniels is set to return against New York. The quarterback missed the previous two games after dislocating his non-throwing elbow, making Sunday’s matchup an important opportunity for Washington to get its offense moving again.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs (3) Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Jefferson’s experience gives Washington another option as it manages the absences and uncertainty at receiver. However, his elevation alone does not establish how many snaps or targets he will receive against the Giants.

The Commanders will need their available receivers to execute when called upon, particularly if McLaurin cannot play or has a limited role. Jefferson now has a chance to help fill the gap left by Diggs and provide another target as Daniels returns to the lineup.

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