‘”Everybody has family issues,” Diggs told reporters Wednesday. “Everybody has family problems. I was here (in the spring), I did have a conversation with Coach, and I like to keep things in-house. … My main focus and my only focus is winning. Super Bowls. … We’ve been trying to get over the hump. It’s all water under the bridge now. I attribute it to family matters. All is well. Now we’re back to work.”‘
BillsBeat - July 27, 2023
Bills’ McDermott ’In a Good Spot’ With Stefon Diggs After Minicamp Situation
‘Diggs’s current status with the team comes after several weeks of Bills players, such as quarterback Josh Allen, stating that the media blew the 29-year-old’s absence “out of proportion.”’
Damar Hamlin Given Warm Welcome From Bills Mafia at Training Camp
‘Hamlin, who has been cleared for full football activities less than eight months after suffering a cardiac arrest on the field during a game against the Bengals, ran out onto the field for training camp practice. As he did, he was met with a chorus of cheers from members of the Bills Mafia who were on hand to support their team at the beginning of its preseason program.’
Stefon Diggs Breaks Silence on Brief Absence From Mandatory Minicamp
‘The three-time Pro Bowler stated his absence was due to “family” issues. Diggs also added he and McDermott had a conversation about the situation but that he prefers to keep things “in house.”’
Stefon Diggs finally explains his side of Bills minicamp drama: 'Water under the bridge'
‘For the first time in a long time, Diggs spoke to the media and addressed his minicamp absence that sparked controversy. The star receiver said the situation with minicamp revolved around “family matters,” but ultimately it’s “water under the bridge.”‘
Beane takes no issue with Diggs wanting to win
‘”‘Stef’ just wants to win. Nothing wrong with that,” said Beane in his comments during his meeting with the media at training camp on Wednesday, “We all do it in different ways. ‘Stef’ is in a good spot, the offseason is the offseason, and we’re all going separate ways, especially players. That last game ends, you don’t get to go back and review the film with everyone and see what happened… it’s tough.”‘
McDermott looking forward to building closer relationships with players
‘This season for the Bills will, once again, be filled with higher expectations, even after Buffalo’s loss in the AFC Divisional Round this past January against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, the competition in the AFC, especially the division, continues to get more challenging.’
Stefon Diggs '100%' wants to retire a member of Bills
‘”For me to just want more say in offense is crazy, because I play receiver. I don’t care what play is called, I can’t get in there and say, ‘Call this!’ It’s a lot of outlandish things people were throwing out there,” Diggs said. “People were saying, as far as like my role, I’ve been a captain on this team for three years. There’s no question about my role and who I am as a player, how hard I work. Those things never had question marks, and you can’t say the same thing for a lot of people in the league. As a player, who I am and what I am has always been represented. And what I do on a consistent basis, how hard I work, you can see it.”‘
Hamlin's return, Benford's pick headline Day 1 of Bills training camp
‘Hamlin, who did participate on a limited basis during mandatory minicamp last month, is a “full-go” for training camp, according to head coach Sean McDermott.’
Opinion: Case closed on offseason drama between Bills, Diggs
‘In an over 20-minute media session, the receiver was fully transparent, open, and honest discussing his feelings about how last season ended and the offseason began way back at mandatory minicamp.’
Diggs: Issues prior to Bills training camp 'water under the bridge'
‘”It feels like it’s been ages, a long offseason. I’m excited to see the guys,” said Diggs following Day 1 of training camp. “You get away from football for a little bit, and then you start missing, you get that itch again just to be out there in the grass, and just running around, talking junk.’
'All is well': Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs arrives at training camp
‘”Everybody has family issues, everybody has family problems… I was here, I did have a conversation with coach and I like to keep things in-house,” said Diggs.’
Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller not viewing 'PUP' list as a setback
‘”Some things I feel like I can do, but you got to be able to do everything to be out there with the guys.”‘
Buffalo Bills Training Camp Diary 2023: Day 1 at St. John Fisher University
‘Head coach Sean McDermott spoke to the media ahead of practice and said that wide receiver Stefon Diggs was “ready to practice” and would be on the field. Diggs missed the first day of mandatory minicamp in June and McDermott said he was “very concerned.” The next day, Diggs was in attendance and McDermott said he excused Diggs from practice which is why he was not there.’
Bills Mafia crying tears of joy as the Buffalo Bills begin training camp
‘The crowd was loud as players ran onto the field before practice. After practice, several players including quarterback Josh Allen stopped and signed autographs for dozens of fans.’