‘Diggs leaves Buffalo as the franchise’s fourth-leading receiver, needing just 66 games to rack up 5,372 yards. He helped elevate the Bills, catching a league-leading 127 passes for a league-leading 1,535 yards in his first season with Buffalo, and caught six passes for 128 yards and a score in Buffalo’s first postseason victory since 1995 that same year.’
Archives for April 2024
Stefon Diggs trade: Is the Bills’ contention window over? Why Josh Allen proves that’s not the case
‘With Diggs gone, the Bills will have to replace a player who was vital toward Allen emerging into a top-five quarterback in the NFL. Diggs holds the top-four marks for single-season receptions in team history, having 100-plus catches in each of his four seasons in Buffalo. He also is the only player in Bills history to have 1,400 receiving yards in a season — and Diggs has accomplished that feat twice.’
Stefon Diggs traded: Bills GM says Josh Allen was aware potential swap was on the table this offseason
‘”I did alert (Josh) that there had been some inquiries and it wasn’t 100% off the table,” Beane said, via the Bills’ official website.’
Bills trading Stefon Diggs: Ranking replacement options in 2024 NFL Draft; who is left in Buffalo’s WR room?
‘Buffalo still has the 2024 NFL Draft to improve its roster, and that starts with the No. 28 overall pick. With Diggs gone, could the Bills use that first pick on a receiver? Who would be available? Let’s take a look and rank the receivers the Bills could take in the opening round later this month.’
Bills trade Stefon Diggs to Texans: Grading blockbuster deal for disgruntled Pro Bowl receiver
‘The writing was on the wall for this ultimately being the outcome between the Bills and Diggs over the last year or so. Despite that, Buffalo didn’t exactly brace for impact with the potential of cutting bait with its top receiver. Sure, the Bills used their first-round pick last year on tight end Dalton Kincaid, but the cupboard is almost completely bare at wide receiver, especially after letting Gabe Davis walk earlier in the free agency. Now, the Bills will need to either be aggressive and move up for a top-flight receiver prospect in the NFL Draft or hope one falls in their lap and neither is exactly an enviable position. In terms of the compensation, a second-round pick isn’t a horrendous haul considering Diggs’ contract.’
Stefon Diggs trade doesn’t signal rebuild, Bills GM Brandon Beane says: We’ll have ‘a damn good team’ in 2024
‘”I think we do have a lot of confidence in our offense,” Beane said. “And listen, we don’t play games until September. I would hope you know by now that I’m going to turn over every stone — and our staff — to continue to look to add depth and competition to all those rooms, so that when it’s time to play, we have a team we’re proud of that’s going to give us a chance to win.”‘
Stefon Diggs trade shows Texans, Bills headed in opposite directions
‘Diggs joins the long list of cornerstone players and key contributors who won’t be back in Buffalo in 2024, for varying reasons. Many of the changes were made to get the books in order. Safeties Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde, cornerback Tre’Davious White and center Mitch Morse have been among those cut as cap casualties. Gabriel Davis signed with the Jaguars. Outside linebacker Leonard Floyd joined the 49ers.’
Motivation for Bills trading Stefon Diggs made clear
‘The Bills took a small salary cap hit to get rid of Diggs over keeping him, which tells you all you need to know about what they thought about keeping Diggs long-term.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane gave Josh Allen heads up on major decision
‘It is worth noting that the pair hadn’t spoken yet after the trade, which isn’t as big of a deal considering Allen was aware that a trade could be coming down the pipeline. Now comes the tough part as the Bills look to retool their wide receiver room for the next few seasons.’
Stefon Diggs says goodbye to Buffalo ‘Four of the best years of my life’
‘It was a divorce that was inevitable, especially after Diggs had done his standard cryptic tweeting. The Texans got one of the best receivers in the game and the Bills have the ammunition to fix their receiving corps in one draft.’
Bills winners and losers after trading Stefon Diggs to Texans
‘No matter how you spin it, this is bad for McDermott. He has done a great job of keeping this team together and getting the best out of them. However, this is one of those moves that raises a red flag about the future of the Bills under McDermott’s leadership. With Diggs being the final piece in a large exodus, McDermott’s job just got significantly harder.’
Stefon Diggs trade grades: Texans land major upgrade for C.J. Stroud, Bills sell low after Josh Allen drama
‘The Bills’ initial trade to acquire Stefon Diggs was viewed as a mutually beneficial pact with the Vikings that netted each team a No. 1 receiver. Four years later, the Bills are wishing they had kept their 2020 NFL Draft pick to select Justin Jefferson rather than take a swing for Diggs.’
Bills trade wide receiver Stefon Diggs to Texans
‘The Bills announced on Wednesday they have agreed to trade wide receiver Stefon Diggs, along with a 2025 fifth-round pick and 2024 sixth-round pick, to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick, originally from the Minnesota Vikings. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report this deal.’
Beane considered all factors of potential Diggs trade before Wednesday
‘”Sometimes in this seat, you’ve got to make difficult decisions,” said Beane on Wednesday during a press conference with the assembled media in Orchard Park. “What I would let everyone know is it wasn’t easy, but it was with a lot of thought, discussion, conversation at the highest levels of our organization. And it was made with, what we believe, was the best interest of the Bills.”‘
Opinion: ‘WR Train’ running 24/7 now
‘A huge cap number, declining production, an eagerness to do what the Chiefs did two years ago, maybe even cryptic tweets. All of those factors likely played some part in the Bills eating just over $31 million in dead money.’