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Patriots Expect Stefon Diggs to Play Week 1 After ACL Comeback

The veteran cleared a contract-tied physical to set up a WR1 role for rookie quarterback Drake Maye.

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Jul 28, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) makes a one handed catch during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Jul 28, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) does a drill during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Head coach Mike Vrabel said of Stefon Diggs’ opener status, “As of today, he’ll be out there,” for Sunday’s game against the Raiders at Gillette Stadium.
  • Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Diggs is ramping up in practice with the expectation he will be active for Week 1.
  • Diggs passed the physical tied to his signing-bonus trigger, with Spotrac listing roughly a $4 million prorated bonus as part of his reported three-year, $69 million deal.
  • The 31-year-old is more than 10 months removed from an Oct. 27, 2024 ACL tear and surgery, participated in camp, and did not appear in preseason games.
  • Signed to headline a remade receiving corps, Diggs is expected to be Drake Maye’s primary target, with the rookie quarterback noting recent chemistry building in practice.