"When it came to free agency this offseason, Stefon Diggs could've gone to a contending team, such as Detroit or Philadelphia. The New England Patriots weren't a prime destination for free agent receivers - at least on paper - after winning just eight games combined in the 2023 and 2024 seasons. But Diggs ultimately chose New England, and nine games into the season, Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, and company should be counting their blessings."
"In Sunday's win over the Atlanta Falcons, Diggs became the fifth-fastest receiver in NFL history to reach 900 career receptions, doing so in just career games. Fittingly, Diggs tied Falcons' legend Julio Jones in the process, and found the end zone on the play for his second touchdown as a Patriot. He tied WR Julio Jones as the fifth-fastest player in @NFL history to reach the 900-reception mark, doing so in just 153 games. https://t.co/8Feb9HJZJJ- Patriots Communications (@PatriotsComms) November 2, 2025"
Stefon Diggs signed with the New England Patriots despite interest from contending teams. New England had won only eight combined games in 2023 and 2024, making the team an unlikely free-agent destination. Nine games into the season Diggs reached 900 career receptions, doing so in 153 games and tying Julio Jones, and scored his second touchdown as a Patriot. Diggs supplies a legitimate top receiving option and clutch catching ability that a rookie quarterback like Drake Maye needs. Diggs served as an essential security blanket after Kayshon Boutte's injury. The Patriots sit at 7-2 and look positioned for the postseason. At 31 years old, Diggs is on the back nine of his career and faced market caution on big contracts.
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