Diggs is coming off a torn ACL.
As the New England Patriots continue their search to find upgrades at the wide receiver position, they are hosting free agent Stefan Diggs on a visit, as first reported by The Athletic’s Chad Graff.
The 31-year old Diggs appeared in eight games for the Houston Texans last season catching 47 passes for 496 receiving yards and three touchdowns. A torn ACL in late October ended his season prematurely and perhaps will put the start of his 2025 season in jeopardy.
New England will likely use this free agency visit to gather updated medicals on Diggs’ recovery.
If signed and healthy, Diggs would immediately upgrade the Patriots’ current pass catching group. Prior to last season, Diggs posted six consecutive 1,000-yard seasons for the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills. While in the AFC East, Diggs posted two 100+ yard games and eight total touchdowns against the Patriots.
Beyond bring an upgrade in talent, Diggs would also provide a veteran presence to an otherwise young room. While Diggs was never shy of being vocal on the sideline in Buffalo, he was voted a captain in his first year with the Texans last season.
Additionally, New England has connections on staff with wide receiver coach Todd Downing spending one year in Minnesota with the receiver. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels’ brother, Ben, was also the Texans’ wide receiver coach last season.
This offseason the Patriots have added just veteran Mack Hollins at the wide receiver position in free agency. Hollins joined a group that currently consists of Kendrick Bourne, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Ja’Lynn Polk, Javon Baker, JaQuae Jackson and John Jiles.