​Stefon Diggs remains confident, productive, and determined to remind the NFL how he views himself. In a video posted to his YouTube channel, the veteran wide receiver asserted that there is no No. 2 receiver in the league who is better than him. At 32 years old, Diggs framed his case by noting that every team may claim to have a No. 1 receiver, but only a select few truly fit that designation. “My opinion, I can compete with anybody,” Diggs said. “But take those top wide receivers as your 1s, right? You can’t name a No. 2 better than me.”
That statement stands out on its own, and it becomes even more noteworthy when viewed through the lens of the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles now face a different dynamic after parting ways with A.J. Brown, who was traded to the New England Patriots over the offseason as part of a broader receiver reshuffle. DeVonta Smith enters 2026 as Philadelphia’s unquestioned No. 1 wide receiver, while Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks, Elijah Moore, and rookie Makai Lemon form the next layer of the depth chart. Diggs’ point underscores why that second receiver slot matters so much. The Eagles don’t necessarily need another superstar opposite Smith, but they do need reliable, consistent production from someone who can contribute week after week. Brown provides speed, Wicks adds size and route-running ability, Moore supplies quickness and inside-out versatility, and Lemon offers long-term upside once he’s healthy.
Diggs, for his part, remains unsigned after finishing last season with 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns for the Patriots. New England released him in March in a move driven by finances before later adding Romeo Doubs and bringing in Brown to help rebuild its receiving corps. That development does not automatically point to Diggs as an Eagles target. Philadelphia has already invested in multiple options and appears more inclined to construct depth rather than chase another high-profile veteran. Still, the underlying sentiment in Diggs’ message resonates.
Championship offenses require more than one receiver to demand attention from defenses. The Eagles know DeVonta Smith can carry a substantial share of the load, but the key question at training camp will be whether someone behind him can consistently force defenses to account for more than one threat and prevent teams from treating Smith as the sole primary concern. If a complementary option can emerge—one who can produce reliably on a weekly basis—the Eagles’ passing game will be better equipped to keep defenses honest and preserve Smith’s elite impact.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Stefon Diggs says there’s no WR2 in the NFL who is better than him, a point with implications for Philadelphia’s depth and strategy going into the 2026 season.