"They had the cap space to get the kind of player they needed and some intriguing options, but missed out on nearly all of them. Instead, they took a risk by signing Stefon Diggs, who was coming off a one-year stint with the Texans, which was cut short when he suffered a season-ending ACL injury mid-season. That led to him still being available weeks after free agency began, with the Patriots being lucky enough to get him under contract."
"Initially, there were a lot of concerns about his fit with the team due to his well-documented outbursts during his years with the Bills, on top of his recovery timeline potentially not making him available as soon as the regular season began. However, none of that appears to be an issue, as he is reportedly going to start against the Raiders next Sunday for the season opener, and several teammates, including DeMario Douglas, cannot stop raving about the kind of leader and mentor he has been thus far."
One of the Patriots’ most important offseason priorities was upgrading the receiving corps, but the team missed out on many top options despite having cap space. The Patriots signed Stefon Diggs after his one-year stint with the Texans was cut short by a mid-season, season-ending ACL injury, leaving him available during free agency. Concerns about behavior history and recovery timeline existed, but Diggs is reportedly starting the season opener against the Raiders. Teammates, including DeMario Douglas, praise Diggs’ leadership and mentorship. Following roster cuts, veteran example and maturity are crucial for a much younger receiving group, and Diggs has shown that maturity in team media features.
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