Former Maryland Star, current NE Patriot, Stefon Diggs Has a Message for His Doubters

The veteran wideout tore his ACL in Week 8 last season while playing for the Houston Texans. He finished the year with 47 catches for 496 yards and 3 touchdowns before landing on IR on October 29. It was the lowest per-game output of his career since 2017 and marked the end of a frustrating one-year stint in Houston.

But Diggs has bounced back—physically and mentally.

Cleared for full participation at Patriots camp, he’s looked sharp in positional drills and one-on-ones, showing the same precise footwork and body control that made him a five-time Pro Bowler. His recovery followed the classic timeline: surgery, motion rebuild, strength and agility, and now full-speed reps.

So what’s the secret behind his bounce-back?

“Drinking the right water,” Diggs joked. “A lot of fruit, a lot of vegetables. They say the older you get, the healthier you gotta eat. I’ve been feeling a little better than I used to.”

That shift isn’t just in diet—it’s in demeanor. Diggs sounds lighter, more at ease, even playful. He laughed about being “not too fond of the water” on a team bonding trip. He joked about not having shoes on at camp and shouted out teammates like “Pop” Douglas and “Bake” Boutte with OG energy.

But underneath the jokes is a competitor who still wants more.

“It’s time to finish this thing off right,” Diggs said. “I think I got a lot more football to play.”

After posting 107 catches for 1,183 yards and 8 touchdowns in his last full season with Buffalo in 2023, it’s clear that when healthy, Diggs still has WR1 juice. With a second year stud at quarterback in Drake Maye, the Patriots will need every bit of it—and then some.