Overview

• Diggs said on Scoop City that he feels great and is “pushing the needle” after being medically cleared from last October’s ACL tear.
• He did not suit up in the Patriots’ preseason opener against Washington, reinforcing cautious management of his return.
• Diggs made clear that the final call on his availability for the Week 1 opener against the Raiders rests with coach Mike Vrabel and the team’s medical staff.
• New England signed Diggs this offseason to fill a long-standing need for a No. 1 receiver and is monitoring how quickly he can return to full form.
• Media outlets report his multi-year Patriots deal at either $63.5 million or $69 million, reflecting divergent assessments of the contract’s terms.