Texans added four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver
SportsFILE - AFC wide receiver, Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs speaks before Pro Bowl practice at Camping World Stadium on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 in Orlando, Fla. The Buffalo Bills are trading their top receiving threat, Stefon Diggs , to the Houston Texans in a deal that was agreed to on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, a person with knowledge of the discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
When asked about Diggs’ reputation, Caserio defended him and the Texans’ process that includes extensive research and conversations with coach DeMeco Ryans before making this power move. Diggs led the NFL in receptions over the past four seasons, finished fourth in receiving yards and was tied for fourth in touchdown catches He had four consecutive 100-catch seasons, tying him with Antonio Brown for the second-longest streak in NFL history.Nick Caserio on why team opted to void final three years of Stefon Diggs deal turning it into a one year $22.5 million contract that includes $20.
The Texans, in an all-in mode after this blockbuster trade and a spending spree that includes a two-year, $51 million deal for Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter, have made this a one-year arrangement with Diggs, for now. Nothing precludes them from doing a new deal with Diggs, if things go smoothly, or moving on after one year should he leave in free agency. They have this year to build a relationship.
Adding Diggs, who has 810 career receptions for 9,995 yards and 67 touchdowns has transformed the defending AFC South champion Texans, behind the strength of a productive offseason into a trendy Super Bowl contender. “I’m very excited, I think we have a lot of potential,” Stroud said. “A ton of guys who have played a lot of meaningful ball. A lot of guys who can do different things with the ball, which is amazing. With all of those expectations, all the outside noise, right now is the time to focus. Right now, is the time to build the foundation and build the chemistry. Of course, Bobby always talks about, we’re thinking about doing the work for the end in mind.
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