Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs will not play against the Miami Dolphins in Friday’s preseason opener. The Commanders officially listed Diggs among 26 players who will sit out the game at Northwest Stadium. Quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Terry McLaurin are also among the starters being held out. Diggs joined Washington earlier this month on a one-year, $12 million deal after spending the 2025 season with the New England Patriots. He has practiced with his new team for about a week but will have to wait for his first game appearance in a Commanders uniform.
Why is Stefon Diggs not playing against Miami Dolphins?
The Washington Commanders announced Friday that Diggs will not participate in the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. The team also left out several other key players, including Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin and running back Rachaad White.
That means fans will not get to see the new Washington offense with its expected starting quarterback and top wide receivers together in a game yet. Diggs has only recently joined the Commanders, so his first preseason appearance will have to wait.
The decision also gives Washington a chance to look at players fighting for places further down the roster. With several regular starters watching from the sideline, younger players can get more snaps and a chance to show the coaching staff what they can do.
