‘Wide receiver Stefon Diggs was absent from mandatory minicamp Tuesday, according to coach Sean McDermott, while the rest of the Bills were in attendance. McDermott made no bones about how he felt about Diggs’ absence, saying he’s “very concerned” about the absence.’
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‘They like what he’s doing right now, as he tries to defuse a lingering issue that saw wide receiver Stefon Diggs leave the Bills training facility ahead of the team’s first mandatory minicamp practice.’
Stefon Diggs present for Wednesday's practice at Bills mandatory minicamp
‘After leaving the team facility Tuesday just before practice at mandatory minicamp in Orchard Park, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs was on the field for Wednesday’s practice with the rest of his teammates.’
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‘While Diggs was in attendance, he did not take any reps with the offenses against the defense during the team portion of the session. He did take plenty of individual reps, running routes and catching passes from Allen.’
McDermott said he excused Diggs from practice on Tuesday.
‘“And so those conversations have gotten us to what I think is a great spot, and sometimes you’ve got to have conversations, you need to communicate and I appreciate Stef being willing to communicate and you guys need to understand, Stef’s a valuable member of this football team, he’s one of our captains and a leader on this football team, he work extremely hard as hard as any player I’ve been around to be elite and that’s what he is and I love him.”’
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‘”When I work out in the offseason, I’m thinking about the season,” said Rousseau on Wednesday during an appearance on the “Jeremey White Show” on WGR. “If I’m not doing that, I’m really just wasting time.”‘
Buffalo Bills WR Stefon Diggs in attendance at mandatory minicamp on Wednesday
‘On Wednesday when the Bills hit the practice field for the second day of mandatory minicamp, Diggs was in attendance.’
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‘Bills star wide receiver Stefon Diggs was on the practice field Wednesday for the second day of the team’s mandatory minicamp, ensuring his apparent frustration with the team did not extend to a second missed practice.’
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‘“Let me be clear: Stef did everything that he was asked to do,” McDermott said. “He was here Monday and executed his physical on time. He reported yesterday, Tuesday, and reported for meetings, at which time we had a good conversation; great communication. We got to a point yesterday where we just felt like we all needed a break and some space. So I gave Stef permission to get some space and head out, and then [we] picked up those conversations after practice.’
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‘”Let me be clear, Stef did everything that he was asked to do,” McDermott said. “He was here Monday and executed his physical on time. Stef reported yesterday, good conversation, great communication, and we got to a point yesterday where we just felt like we all needed a break and some space.”‘
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‘In his press conference, McDermott didn’t elaborate on the situation. The minicamp runs from June 13 through 15.’
McDermott sheds light on Diggs’ Tuesday absence
‘McDermott added the star WR “was excused,” feeling that “a break and some space” were necessary. He wouldn’t delve into why or what issues may exist between Diggs and the team.’
Bills WR Stefon Diggs practices in Wednesday's mandatory minicamp
‘After missing Tuesday’s minicamp, Diggs was in uniform and participated in the second day of practice.’
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‘Bills head coach Sean McDermott took the podium after Day 2 of Minicamp to explain what exactly happened over the course of Tuesday. Diggs had been in Buffalo on Monday and Tuesday, but left the facility before practice. McDermott shared that he excused Diggs from the first day of minicamp.’