The New England Patriots formally added veteran free agent huge 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 taking part in 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 taking part in with Maye. “It is loopy as a result of once you ask round … individuals say by way of the grapevine that he acts loads like Josh. That was my man, so I look ahead to assembly him and connecting with him.”
The 31-year-old obtained 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’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. Should you’re doing the mathematics proper, I will be productive.”
New England’s offense completed final in passing yards final season with 2,995.
–Subject Degree Media