Stefon Diggs to the Chiefs? NFL insider makes the case Patrick Mahomes desperately needs him right now

The discussion around the Kansas City Chiefs’ receiving group has taken a sharper turn after NFL insider James Palmer suggested a familiar offseason move. With uncertainty building around depth and availability in the wide receiver room, Palmer pointed toward veteran wideout Stefon Diggs as a potential solution. The timing matters. Kansas City enters OTAs with questions still lingering after setbacks involving Rashee Rice, who was recently ordered to report to a Dallas County jail following developments tied to a street-racing case that injured multiple people. Rice has also undergone knee surgery, leaving the unit thinner than expected heading into summer work.Palmer’s case for the move came during an appearance on the Up & Adams show, where he connected Kansas City’s past roster choices with what could come next. He pointed to the franchise’s willingness to lean on experienced players around quarterback Patrick Mahomes.“This has happened in Kansas City,” Palmer said, according to Up & Adams. “They have followed the New England model, in a sense, of bringing older players in to play with Patrick.”Host Kay Adams quickly reinforced the idea with a direct response that captured the tone of the conversation.“Go to KC,” she told Palmer flat out.Beyond the surface suggestion, Palmer focused on how the current group is still unsettled. The Chiefs have talent, but questions remain about consistency and fit as they reshape the passing attack around Mahomes.“I just think there are some question marks in that wide receiver room,” he told Adams. “I don’t know if they all entirely fit how Patrick plays.”That uncertainty, combined with recent setbacks, has pushed the idea of a veteran addition into sharper focus. Diggs, even at this stage of his career, offers a proven track record and a defined role that could stabilize the rotation.At 33 in November, Diggs remains productive when healthy. After returning from a torn ACL, he finished the 2025 season with 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns with the New England Patriots. Across 11 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, and Patriots, he has built a resume of 942 catches, 11,504 yards, and 74 touchdowns.Analysts have also pointed to his efficiency in key matchups, noting strong production against man coverage and a low drop rate. Kansas City already has internal discussions around veteran receivers, with general manager Brett Veach confirming ongoing contact with free-agent representatives as OTAs approach. Cap space, however, remains limited at roughly $6.1 million, according to reports.Whether a move happens depends on timing and trust in the current group. Still, Palmer’s suggestion reflects a growing belief that Kansas City may not be done shaping its offense around Mahomes before the season begins.