Vikings eye Stefon Diggs return for 2026 season

The Minnesota Vikings are exploring the possibility of bringing Stefon Diggs back to the team for the 2026 season. This potential reunion comes as the Vikings aim to rebound after a disappointing 2025 campaign.

If Diggs were to return, he would likely operate as the third wide receiver. He would join an established receiving corps featuring Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. This arrangement would allow Jefferson and Addison to draw significant defensive attention, potentially creating more opportunities for Diggs.

Despite his changing role, Diggs demonstrated his continued effectiveness in 2025 by surpassing 1,000 receiving yards. His presence would offer the Vikings' quarterback, whether Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy, a formidable set of pass-catching options.

Coach Kevin O'Connell, who was not with the Vikings when Diggs was traded in 2020, could find innovative ways to integrate him into an offense already featuring Jefferson and Addison. Such a move could significantly boost the team's playoff aspirations for the upcoming season.