Stefon Diggs, the wide receiver, made his inaugural appearance at a press conference since his transition from the Buffalo Bills to the Houston Texans, expressing his contentment with the change as he described it as “a breath of fresh air.”
The Texans secured Diggs through a trade, relinquishing a 2025 National Football League (NFL) Draft second-round pick (originating from the Minnesota Vikings) to the Bills in exchange for a 2024 No. 189 pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick in April.
“The Texans have been incredibly welcoming,” remarked Diggs. “Their openness and warmth are genuine, and for me, it’s essential to be a part of that environment. Flourishing happens in spaces where you’re embraced, supported, and genuinely cared for.
Having spent four seasons with the Bills, I accumulated 5,372 receiving yards and 37 touchdowns on 445 catches in 66 games.
I earned four consecutive Pro Bowl selections and was honored once each as a First-team All-Pro and Second-team All-Pro. Throughout my tenure, the Bills clinched playoff berths, reigning as champions of the American Football Conference (AFC) East Division each season.”
Despite being viewed as strong contenders, the Bills fell short of reaching the Super Bowl in the last four seasons. Meanwhile, tensions between Diggs and the team escalated over time. Just before his trade, Diggs responded skeptically to a social media comment suggesting he wasn’t crucial to quarterback Josh Allen’s success, saying, “You sure?”
When questioned about his anticipation of being traded by the Bills, Diggs remarked, “It seemed to be heading in that direction.”
The Texans won 10 of their 17 regular season games and advanced to the AFC Divisional Round behind rookie quarterback C. J. Stroud. He completed 319 of his 499 passes for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdowns with only five interceptions during the regular season and was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
“Diggs has come in and been a leader, which I’m proud of him for, just really has been unselfish and wanted to see other guys eat,” Stroud said. “That was his main thing. He wanted to be around other ‘dogs,’ and he stepped into that role where there is a ‘dog’ everywhere. He looks right, he looks left, there is going to be a ‘dog.’ He wanted that, and that’s what we bring to the table. He’s been nothing but amazing so far, and I am very excited to work with him.”
