The New England Patriots bringing in Stefon Diggs was a major signing. However, there was one thing holding some teams back.
In Week 8 of the 2024 season, Diggs suffered a torn ACL, sidelining him in his first and only season with the Houston Texans. But, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that Diggs is "on track to return for Week 1 of the upcoming season."
So, what does Diggs think about that assessment of where he's at in his recovery?
“Sh**, when the whistle blows,” Diggs told reporters about when he feels he can return. “We’ll see. I’m ahead of schedule. I’m trying to stay ahead of schedule. I’ll pretty much take it day by day. I’ll try not to put the carriage before the horse. But here we are — here’s the horse right here. I’ll let you know, though. We’ll keep playing it by ear. I’m gonna stay ahead of schedule for now and I’ll let y’all know.”
Diggs had six consecutive 1,000 yard seasons before the injury prevented him from getting his seventh in a row. And the receiver admitted that he feels that played a factor in the negotiations and the contract.
"I kind of figured [the contract] was going to be around that area, considering I'm coming off the injury, but also the fact that I'm one of the only receivers that had six 1,000-yard seasons consecutively [prior to the injury]," he said. "The production, it's always been here. I can move the chains. I can do intermediate. I can go deep. I did that all throughout my career. My résumé probably speaks for itself, but it was more so the injury that would deter or make the money is what it is.
"I look at it definitely as an opportunity. What could've been, could've been. At this point I am where I am, and I'm thankful."
