Las Vegas Raiders Trade Rumors: ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes urges Tom Brady’s franchise to pursue New England Patriots $27M wide receiver (Image 1 via X, Image 2 via Getty: Las Vegas Raiders logo and New England Patriots logo)ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes has been actively pitching Stefon Diggs to the Tom Brady-part-owned Las Vegas Raiders over the past few months.In May, Kimes said that the Raiders’ receiving group is “pretty thin.”And when a young quarterback like Fernando Mendoza starts, “it would really help him to have a receiver like Diggs, who he can rely on in those situations.”Like, Diggs helped Drake Maye in the New England Patriots? Maybe.Then, in June, another ESPN NFL analyst Aaron Schatz picked Diggs for Las Vegas, citing the Raiders’ receiver depth as severely lacking.Diggs was still good enough to finish second among wideouts last season in ESPN Analytics’ receiver room. Diggs for the Raiders seems like a “no-brainer.”Then, in July, Mina Kimes again pitched for the 32-year-old veteran WR, saying,“When I look at teams across the NFL like Las Vegas and their wide receiver group, Washington, or Kansas City, to name a few, I absolutely think they should be on the phone about Stefon Diggs because he would be an upgrade for them.”What else did the analyst say? Let’s find out.Stefon Diggs would be an upgrade for Las Vegas Raiders, Washington Commanders or Kansas City ChiefsOn the July 13 episode of NFL Live, Mina Kimes discussed how Stefon Diggs would be an upgrade for several teams, such as the Las Vegas Raiders, Washington Commanders, and Kansas City Chiefs, based solely on his 2025 performance.He recorded 85 receptions on 100 targets for 1,013 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns, and an average of 11.9 yards per catch.He earned an 87.5 overall PFF [Pro Football Focus] grade, which ranked him 6th among 81 qualified wide receivers.The ESPN NFL analyst further said Diggs had an 83 percent catch rate; he led all the receivers. He was third in yards per route.He may not have as much juice left in him at 32 as he did in his prime, but “he is still an exceptional route runner.” And as evidenced by the catch rate, he has elite hands.Stefon Diggs free agency rumorsCategoryDetailsPlayerStefon DiggsCurrent TeamNone. He was released by the New England Patriots in March 2026.Rumored TeamsKansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, Washington Commanders, and Tennessee Titans.Contract StatusUFA [unrestricted free agent]Spotrac Calculated Market ValueTwo years, $27 million contract with $13 million average annual salaryFree Agency Signing LikelihoodModerate to HighLatest Insider UpdateESPN insider Jeremy FowlerESPN insider Jeremy Fowler links Stefon Diggs to Washington Commanders and Baltimore RavensESPN insider Jeremy Fowler reported he is hearing Stefon Diggs will have a market closer to training camp. At least five teams that need wide receiver help have checked in on him. Of those, two are the Washington Commanders and the Baltimore Ravens. All the interested teams have to do is “deal with some of the baggage and headlines.” But ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler says Diggs is confident because he recorded 1,000-plus receiving yards last season. He was playing on a snap count of around 55 percent, coming off an ACL injury he suffered on October 27, 2024. He managed a 1,000-plus season after the ACL tear. He is confident this time because he feels he will be even better. What is better than a 1000-plus-yard season? [add a shocking emoji here]. Anyhow, ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler said he was looking at the Washington Commanders because that’s where Diggs is from. The Commanders are looking for more of a speed option at this point. There are several veterans they could consider. And one of them is Diggs.