Although the Texans left the door open for Diggs’ return and he was well-liked in the locker room, his injury and age were actors against extending their business relationship, Instead, Diggs heads back to the AFC East one year after being acquired in a trade from the Buffalo Bills.

However, Diggs is confident about his readiness for the upcoming season. The four-time Pro Bowler spent last season with the Houston Texans after a four-year stint with one of the Patriots' AFC East rivals, the Buffalo Bills.

Stefon Diggs had a blunt reason for why he'll continue to be productive as a wide receiver for the New England Patriots.

Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hall-of-Famer Bob Harris and Gary Davenport have over 50 years of experience as fantasy football analysts and three Football Writer of the Year Awards between them. They know their stuff—or at least that's what they tell themselves.

Noted Texans scribe John McClain wrote last year that Diggs was determined to prove people wrong. He wanted to shake the diva label. Listening to the veteran wideout’s introductory press conference with the Patriots on Friday, it appears Diggs is on a similar path.

Stefon Diggs' arrival could help the Patriots out in several ways according to this insider. After spending heavily in their quest to upgrade their defense, the New England Patriots finally landed a big-name playmaker on offense when they signed Stefon Diggs to a three-year,

The details of Stefon Diggs' three-year, $69 million contract that he signed with the New England Patriots were revealed on Friday. According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, Diggs' deal contains $16.6 million fully guaranteed and $22.6 million guaranteed for injury (h/t SI.com's Mike Kadlick ).

The years of Stefon Diggs being one of the most prolific receivers in the NFL have probably passed. But the 31-year-old believes he still has plenty to offer as he prepares to embark on his latest stop with the New England Patriots.

FOXBOROUGH — Stefon Diggs sounded an optimistic tone Friday, saying he’s “ahead of schedule” in his rehab from a torn ACL last season with the Texans. The 31-year-old receiver, who signed a three-year deal with the Patriots this week, said Friday at Gillette Stadium he anticipates being ready to play “when the whistle blows.”