WR Stefon Diggs joins Patriots, vows he's 'going to be productive'

The New England Patriots officially added veteran free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Friday, with multiple outlets reporting the deal at three years and $69 million, including $26 million guaranteed.

Diggs is a two-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl selection, who becomes a key weapon for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Since entering the league in 2015, Diggs is third in receptions (857), trailing only 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 Bills in 2023 while playing with quarterback Josh Allen. Last offseason, he was traded to the Houston Texans.

"I'm excited and really look forward to it," Diggs said of playing with Maye. "It's crazy because when you ask around ... people say through the grapevine that he acts a lot like Josh. That was my guy, so I look forward to meeting him and connecting with him."

The 31-year-old got off to a fast start in Houston with 47 receptions for 496 yards and three touchdowns in eight games. However, his season was cut short, when he tore his ACL in Week 8.

"I'm really looking forward to putting my best foot in front of me," Diggs said. "I would've been on pace to have another 1,000-yard season and 100 catches (in 2024) if I didn't get banged up. If you're doing the math right, I'm going to be productive."

New England's offense finished last in passing yards last season with 2,995.

--Field Level Media