Oct 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans huge receiver Stefon Diggs (1) walks in the direction of the sideline earlier than the sport towards the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Troy Taormina-Imagn Photos
The New England Patriots formally added veteran free agent huge receiver Stefon Diggs on Friday, with a number of retailers reporting the deal at three years and $69 million, together with $26 million assured.
Diggs is a two-time All-Professional and four-time Professional Bowl choice, who turns into a key weapon for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Since coming into the league in 2015, Diggs is third in receptions (857), trailing solely Travis Kelce (939) and Davante Adams (919). From 2018 to 2023, he posted six consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
Diggs had 107 receptions for 1,183 yards and eight touchdowns for the Buffalo Payments in 2023 whereas enjoying with quarterback Josh Allen. Final offseason, he was traded to the Houston Texans.
“I am excited and actually stay up for it,” Diggs stated of enjoying with Maye. “It is loopy as a result of once you ask round … folks say by means of the grapevine that he acts lots like Josh. That was my man, so I stay up for assembly him and connecting with him.”
The 31-year-old bought off to a quick begin in Houston with 47 receptions for 496 yards and three touchdowns in eight video games. Nonetheless, his season was reduce quick, when he tore his ACL in Week 8.
“I am actually wanting ahead to placing my finest foot in entrance of me,” Diggs stated. “I’d’ve been on tempo to have one other 1,000-yard season and 100 catches (in 2024) if I did not get banged up. In case you’re doing the maths proper, I will be productive.”
New England’s offense completed final in passing yards final season with 2,995.
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