The Patriots lastly landed their coveted WR1, however the signing got here with a serious caveat. Stefon Diggs remains to be recovering from a torn ACL suffered in late October. Luckily for each crew and participant, it sounds just like the wideout is forward of schedule in his restoration.
Throughout his introductory information convention final week, Diggs instructed reporters that he’s forward of his timeline and is “attempting to remain there.” The receiver additionally hinted that he’s hoping to be on the sector when practices kick off this summer season.
“When the whistle blows, we’ll see” Diggs stated of his availability, via Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com. “However proper now, I’m forward of schedule. I’m attempting to remain forward of schedule. I just about take it day-to-day. I attempt to not put the carriage earlier than the horse, however right here we’re. Right here’s the horse proper right here. I’ll let you realize, although. We’ll preserve enjoying it by ear and I’m going to remain forward of schedule for now and I’ll allow you to all know.”
Diggs additionally admitted that he intends to “reel it again a bit bit” so he doesn’t endure any setbacks. It’s nonetheless encouraging to listen to that the large receiver intends to be prepared for practices, a lot much less the common season.
Whereas the Patriots can principally take it year-to-year with Diggs’ contract, they’ll absolutely be cautious with their funding in the event that they intend to make any noise in 2025. Contemplating the timing of the receiver’s damage, even a Week 1 return may very well be an formidable goal, however current reviews indicated that Diggs is aiming to play within the season opener.
Whereas the wideout’s market was a bit quiet previous to his signing in New England, that didn’t imply there was an absence of suitors. Following reviews that the Broncos sniffed around on Diggs, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston reviews that the veteran additionally spoke with the Texans about re-signing. Whereas the group “wished Diggs again,” the 2 sides finally had “totally different monetary parameters.”
