Stefon Diggs is officially a member of the New England Patriots.
And the reactions from reporters say it all.
So here’s what’s being said about this major signing by New England:
ESPN’s Mike Reiss
“Opinion/analysis: Game-changer. Coaches raved about him in Houston last season. Some risk coming off the torn ACL at 31, but a decisive move at a major position of need.”
ESPN’s Field Yates
“The Patriots have a new WR1. They’ll have to be patient with Diggs coming off of an ACL tear, but a player who the franchise knows well from facing him now heads to New England.”
Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan
“The initial terms look good for the #Patriots. It’s a longer deal (3 years), so they get a fully healthy Diggs in 2026 and 2027, but the gap in guaranteed money ($26 million) to total money ($69 million) indicates the team can still cut bait in case things go south.”
Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed
“I think it would still be beneficial to add another wide receiver, but signing Diggs lessens the necessity. Left tackle now remains as the Patriots’ biggest need.”
The Boston Sports Journal’s Mike Giardi
“We’ll see what the real numbers look like, but on the surface, that’s a healthy commitment to Diggs by the Patriots. He’s a gamer & pre-injury, one of the best route runners in NFL. He’ll be 32 in December, and suffered the ACL tear October 27th. Was told he’s ahead of schedule.”
MassLive’s Chris Mason
“One of the biggest non-guaranteed/guaranteed splits I’ve seen. Makes sense given the age (31) and ACL though. Diggs bets on himself while the Patriots appear protected.”
Patriots.com’s Evan Lazar
“As I said last week when the visit was reported, this is a no-brainer for the #Patriots. Diggs is immediately their best receiver who can be used by OC Josh McDaniels in a multitude of ways. Fun to think about what a healthy Diggs will do for Drake Maye.”
Patriots.com’s Paul Perillo“I love the idea of a 3-year deal for Diggs … should give Maye a reliable route runner to lean on.”
98.5 The Sports Hub’s Alex Barth
“Stefon Diggs has been one of the most underrated players in the NFL for a few years now. How he’ll look coming off of a torn ACL is certainly a legitimate question, but the ceiling of his move for the Patriots is beyond worth the risk.”
New England Football Journal
“Diggs when healthy gives the Patriots a legitimate number one receiver that should draw coverage and create more opportunities for the other guys. That being said, I am curious to see what the real numbers are. On the surface, it’s an overpay but that’s the cost of huskiness when you’ve been bad.”
