Oct 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans extensive receiver Stefon Diggs (1) walks in the direction of the sideline earlier than the sport in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Troy Taormina-Imagn Photographs The New England Patriots formally added veteran free agent extensive receiver Stefon Diggs on Friday, with a number of shops 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 look ahead to it,” Diggs stated of enjoying with Maye. “It is loopy as a result of while you ask round … individuals say by way of the grapevine that he acts so much like Josh. That was my man, so I look ahead to assembly him and connecting with him.”
The 31-year-old acquired off to a quick begin in Houston with 47 receptions for 496 yards and three touchdowns in eight video games. Nevertheless, his season was minimize quick, when he tore his ACL in Week 8.
“I am actually trying ahead to placing my greatest foot in entrance of me,” Diggs stated. “I might’ve been on tempo to have one other 1,000-yard season and 100 catches (in 2024) if I did not get banged up. When you’re doing the maths proper, I’ll be productive.”
New England’s offense completed final in passing yards final season with 2,995.
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