ESPN: Former Maryland Terrapin reaches three-year, $69 million deal with New England Patriots
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According to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter, former Maryland star wideout Stefon Diggs is off to New England. The veteran wide receiver reportedly reached an agreement with the Patriots on a three-year, $69 million deal that includes $26 million guaranteed.
Diggs had put together a strong of six 1,000-plus yard receiving seasons with the Minnesota Vikings (2018-19) and Buffalo Bills (2020-23). But during his single season with the Houston Texas in 2024, Diggs suffered a torn ACL in Week 8 against the Colts that caused him to miss the remainder of the season.
According to Schefter, Diggs is on track to return for Week 1 of the 2025 season with the Patriots.
ESPN Sources: Free-agent WR Stefon Diggs reached agreement on a three-year, $69 million deal including $26 million guaranteed with the New England Patriots. pic.twitter.com/jz9R3t4MQZ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 25, 2025
New Patriots WR Stefon Diggs, who’s coming off a torn ACL suffered in Week 8 vs. the Colts, is on track to return for Week 1 of the upcoming season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 25, 2025
It was another reason the Patriots felt comfortable giving Diggs the three-year, $69 million deal that GM Eliot Wolf and Diggs’…
During his three seasons with the Maryland Terrapins, Diggs accounted for 2,227 yards and 14 touchdowns on 150 receptions. He was a fifth-round NFL Draft pick by the Minnesota Vikings, where he became a starter midway through his rookie season in 2015.
Diggs would go on to become a first-team All-Pro (2020), second-team All-Pro (2022), and four-time Pro Bowler (2020-23). He also led the league in both receptions and receiving yards during the 2020 season.
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Christopher Breiler launched Winged Helmet Media and began covering the Michigan Football program in an unofficial capacity in 2017. He then joined Wolverine Digest as part of the FanNation network in 2021 as a contributing writer, where he served as both a writer and a photographer on game days. In 2024, he took over as the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI. In January of 2025, he took over as Publisher for Maryland On SI. His love for Michigan Football brought him into the industry, and his passion for being a content creator has led to some amazing experiences along the way.
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