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Patriots Sign Stefon Diggs to Three-Year, $69 Million Deal

The four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver joins New England as a key target for quarterback Drake Maye while recovering from a 2024 ACL injury.

Stefon Diggs #1 of the Houston Texans looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Oct 13, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs (1) makes a catch for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Stefon Diggs has signed a three-year contract with the New England Patriots worth up to $69 million, including $26 million guaranteed.
  • The 31-year-old wide receiver is recovering from an ACL tear sustained in October 2024 but is expected to be ready for the 2025 NFL season opener.
  • Diggs brings a proven track record, including six consecutive 1,000-yard seasons from 2018 to 2023, and is regarded as one of the NFL's elite route-runners.
  • The Patriots, who have struggled offensively in recent years, aim to provide second-year quarterback Drake Maye with a reliable top-tier receiving option.
  • This deal marks the richest wide receiver contract in Patriots history, highlighting the team's commitment to improving its offensive capabilities.