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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.
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 has long been considered one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. While coming off a torn ACL that limited him to eight games in 2024, he signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the New England Patriots last week.
The Broncos were only interested in Stefon Diggs and Cooper Kupp at reduced rates. Denver could still seek a free agent WR.
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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.
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.
At first glance, the New England Patriots may have overpaid when they signed wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a three-year, $69 million contract. However, the details reveal a different story. Only $16.6 million of Diggs' contract is guaranteed;