New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs is finalizing a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders worth up to $12 million. The move pairs a veteran playmaker with star receiver Terry McLaurin and immediately upgrades the team's passing attack.

Diggs, 32, brings proven production and a personal connection to the Washington area. Born in the suburbs and a former Maryland Terrapin, he had openly expressed interest in joining the Commanders. This will mark his third team in three seasons after stops with the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots.

The Washington Commanders now have a clear No. 2 option beside McLaurin, whose run of five straight 1,000-yard seasons ended last year because of injur...