Bills trade Stefon Diggs to Texans: Grading blockbuster deal for disgruntled Pro Bowl receiver

The Stefon Diggs era in Buffalo has come to an end. The Bills finalized a blockbuster trade to send the four-time Pro Bowl receiver to the Houston Texans, the team announced on Wednesday. In exchange for Diggs, the Bills will receive a 2025 second-round pick (via Minnesota) while they will also send a 2024 sixth-rounder and a 2025 fifth-round pick to Houston along with Diggs. 

This trade marks the end of what had grown into a somewhat toxic relationship between Diggs and the Bills organization. Last month, Diggs had a cryptic social media post where the wideout said he was “ready for watever.” That was just the latest in what appeared to be indicators that he wanted out from Buffalo, including being absent from the start of mandatory minicamp last year. At the Pro Bowl Games back in February, Diggs also cast some doubt on his future with the franchise. When asked if he was optimistic about his future with the Bills, he said, “I can’t tell you what the future holds, but I’m still being me.” 

On the field, Diggs also seemed to get out of rhythm with quarterback Josh Allen as…


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Author : Tyler Sullivan

Publish date : 2024-04-03 18:54:09

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