Veteran Stefon Diggs agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal-$26 million of it guaranteed-to become a new wide receiver for the New England Patriots, adding another weapon for Drake Maye. In his first year as the Patriots’ quarterback, Maye excited fans with his potential.
Diggs, a four-time Pro Bowler, is currently recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury he suffered while playing for the Houston Texans. After a brief stint with the team, he now returns to the AFC East division.
The 31-year-old receiver had four successful years with the Buffalo Bills, recording 36 touchdowns and surpassing 1,000 receiving yards for six consecutive seasons-two with the Minnesota Vikings and the rest with the Bills. In Buffalo, he had great moments with Josh Allen. Now, he returns to the division, but this time with the Patriots.
Stefon Diggs Compared Drake Maye to Josh Allen
During Diggs’ final moments with the Buffalo Bills, there was constant speculation that his relationship with quarterback Josh Allen was strained. However, on his first day as a Patriots player, Diggs spoke very positively about Allen.
Diggs stated that his new quarterback, Drake Maye-who is entering just his second year in the NFL-shares similarities with Josh Allen, a highly successful quarterback in the league.
“It’s crazy because, when you ask around, people say he acts a lot like Josh. And you know, that was my guy. We played him last year, and he showed a lot of fight. He has that fiery quarterback ‘I want to win’ mindset. So, that’s something I get excited about and love to be around.”
The injury prevented another big season for Stefon Diggs in 2024
Stefon Diggs played for the Houston Texans during the 2024 NFL season. In the eight games he played before suffering an ACL injury, he recorded 47 receptions for a total of 496 yards and scored three touchdowns.
“I was on pace for a 1,000-yard, 100-catch season if I hadn’t gotten hurt,” Diggs mentioned. “If I’m not mistaken, I would have been productive.”
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