Stefon Diggs, 30, had four incredibly successful seasons at Orchard Park, surpassing 1,100 receiving yards in each season and leading the league in yardage and receptions in 2020. However, there was off-field tension between the team and the former Minnesota Vikings star, which was heightened by Diggs’ social media activity. His brother Trevon, a standout defensive back for the Dallas Cowboys, also publicly voiced his brother’s frustrations on several occasions. Josh Allen, the quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, has expressed his regret about the team’s decision to let go of Diggs.
Diggs was traded by the Bills to the Houston Texans earlier this month in return for a 2025 second-round selection. He appears to be a perfect fit for the developing C.J. Stroud quarterback offence at NRG Stadium.Allen acknowledged to reporters on Friday that Diggs’ loss will be felt greatly in Buffalo.
It meant a lot to [Diggs]. Examine the figures. At a pre-draft press conference, Allen stated, “The numbers don’t lie.” It’s undoubtedly difficult to break up with a guy who has contributed much to our success together. I hope we could hold onto everyone. We lost several of our seasoned leaders. That’s just the way things are. I’m not compensated for making adjustments to the team.”
Meanwhile, Sean McDermott, the head coach of the Bills, has acknowledged that Diggs is “irreplaceable” for the Bills, who have the 28th overall pick in the NFL Draft starting in Detroit on Thursday.
