After being traded from the Buffalo Bills to the Houston Texans, wide receiver Stefon Diggs attended his first press conference on Saturday. He told reporters that he was excited to have “a breath of fresh air.”
To acquire Diggs, the Texans traded a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2024 No. 189 pick to the Bills in April in exchange for Diggs. The trade was made through the Minnesota Vikings.
Regarding the Texans, Diggs remarked, “They’re very welcoming.” “Very welcoming, and I simply believe that it’s important for me to take part in events like that.” It’s sincere. In that environment, you flourish. You do best in an environment where you are loved. Surround yourself with people who genuinely care about you and want the best for you, and you’ll thrive.”
Diggs spent four seasons as a member of the Bills, where he finished with 5,372 receiving yards, 37 touchdowns on 445 receptions in 66 games. In addition to being chosen for four consecutive Pro Bowls, he was named to the First and Second teams of the All-Pro team once each. Throughout Diggs’ four seasons with the team, the Bills advanced to the postseason each time as the AFC East Division champions.
On September 19, 2022, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, wide receiver Stefon Diggs (#14) of the Buffalo Bills catches the ball to score a touchdown in the game against the Tennessee Titans. /CFP
On September 19, 2022, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, wide receiver Stefon Diggs (#14) of the Buffalo Bills catches the ball to score a touchdown in the game against the Tennessee Titans. /CFP
Despite being frequently regarded as strong title contenders, the Bills failed to make it to the Super Bowl in any of the previous four seasons. Diggs’ discord with the team grew during this time. The day before he was traded, he replied, “You sure?” to a social media post saying that quarterback Josh Allen’s success didn’t depend on him.
In response to the question of whether he had anticipated being traded by the Bills, Diggs stated, “It was going in that direction.”
Thanks to rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, the Texans won 10 of their 17 regular season games and advanced to the AFC Divisional Round. The NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year was awarded to him after he completed 319 of his 499 passes for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdowns with just five interceptions during the regular season.
“Diggs has come in and been a leader, which I’m proud of him for, just really has been unselfish and wanted to see other guys eat,” Stroud stated. That was his primary concern. He assumed the role of the “dog” who is always present because he wanted to be with other “dogs.” He looks left and right, and he predicts the presence of a “dog.” That is what we bring to the table, and that is what he desired. Thus far, he has been nothing short of extraordinary, and I can’t wait to collaborate with him.”
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