Ravens Linked to Stefon Diggs: Homecoming or Risk?

0:00It's March 5th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. The Baltimore Ravens keep getting linked to top wide receivers in free agency this offseason. Now, reports say the New England Patriots plan to release star Stefan Diggs when the New League year starts, mainly to clear cap space. Some analysts, like one from Bleacher Report, point to Baltimore as a strong possible destination for him. Ravens fans know the team needs more reliable targets beyond Z-Flowers. Rashad Bateman took a step back this season, with just 19 catches for 224 yards. A new offensive coordinator, Declan Doyle, takes over play-calling, so Lamar Jackson could use another steady option besides Titan Mark Andrews. Diggs fits well as a possession guy who worked short and intermediate routes. His speed from flowers would open things up over the middle. Plus, Diggs grew up in Maryland and played college ball for the Tariffins, making a return to the area a cool homecoming late in his career.

1:00He's proven elite, hitting 1,000 receiving yards in seven of the last eight seasons. That includes four pro bow nods and a first team all pro honor in 2020. Still, he's not risk free due to all field legal troubles. Team brass might prefer safer bets like free agent Mike Evans from Tampa Bay, trading for Philadelphia's AJ, Brown, or grabbing a rookie in the draft instead.