‘Quote tweeted inside of Mixon’s message to Diggs was an eye emoji tweet that Mixon sent out on March 15 hinting that Diggs reached out to Mixon at that point. If Mixon’s claim is true, the wheels have been in motion on a trade for a few weeks.’
BillsBeat - April 4, 2024
End of saga: Bills trade WR Diggs after turbulent year-long drama
‘A breakup that seemed unlikely has become a reality, with speculation that Diggs forced his way out, coupled with talk of Buffalo growing tired of his act leading to it trading of one of its stars. Nevertheless, regardless of how things went down behind closed doors, the Bills trading Diggs concludes what’s been a lengthy saga involving Diggs and the team, with most of the drama stemming from one side of the issue.’
Bills GM Beane addresses Diggs trade: "Are we better today? Probably not."
‘”A coach’s job, let’s just say, is to win every practice, win every… I want to win all that too,” said Beane. “But part of my job is to also keep an eye on what it is, and I think we all know what we walked into this year, this league year, with the salary cap and where we were. And while, yes, we’ll eat a little bit this year, it frees over 27 million off of our cap (next season) and gives us some more flexibility in the future.”‘
Bills end Stefon Diggs saga by trading four-time Pro Bowler to Houston for second-round pick
‘Diggs, 30, caught 445 passes for 5,372 yards and 37 touchdowns over four seasons in Buffalo after being acquired from the Minnesota Vikings for a first-round pick in 2020. He is the only player in franchise history with four consecutive 1,000-yard receiving and 100-catch seasons.’
Sabato: The results may not show it early, but it was time for Stefon Diggs' Bills departure
‘While Diggs caught 100 passes per season and the team was ascending, it was easy to overlook his eccentricities, his brooding and vague messaging on social media. But over the last year, the drama increased and the production declined, making Wednesday’s trade to the Houston Texans inevitable.’
Thursday's Houston Coverage
Houston Texans make blockbuster trade for Buffalo Bills receiver Stefon Diggs. What it means. (Houston Chronicle)
10 things to know about newest Houston Texans star receiver Stefon Diggs (Houston Chronicle)
With trade for Stefon Diggs, Texans attempt to take the next step (Washington Post)
Houston Texans Continue to Stack the Deck for CJ Stroud (SI)
How new Texans WR Stefon Diggs fits in Bobby Slowik’s offense (The Sporting News)
5 Texans 2024 NFL draft targets after Stefon Diggs trade (The Sporting News)
JJ Watt calls Texans ‘a top-tier destination’ following Stefon Diggs trade (The Sporting News)
Texans salary cap situation following Stefon Diggs trade (The Sporting News)
Colts’ Zaire Franklin had hilarious reaction to Texans trade for Stefon Diggs (The Sporting News)
Texans trading for Pro Bowl WR Stefon Diggs: report (KILT-AM)
Why it was the right time to trade Stefon Diggs: Bills GM Brandon Beane
‘Speculation of discord in Buffalo began to percolate in early 2023 when the Bills were eliminated from the postseason by the Bengals in a divisional-round loss. At the time, Diggs was seen having an animated exchange with quarterback Josh Allen on the sideline, with reports circulating afterward that he left the locker room swiftly after the contest.’
Stefon Diggs traded from Bills to Texans in NFL blockbuster
‘The move comes months after another divisional-round playoff exit for the Bills, with Diggs telling reporters in February that he was taking his NFL future “day by day.”’
Stefon Diggs pens emotional farewell to Bills fans after trade to Texans
‘“I can’t begin to express the amount of love and respect I have for the city of Buffalo,” he wrote in the post, accompanied by a photo of himself in a Bills uniform. “Four of the best years of my life, the city welcomed me with open arms. I’m forever grateful for you all and the [Buffalo Bills] organization! Something special was built over these years with some very special men, that will always have a place in my heart.”‘
Stefon Diggs posted telling tweet before Bills traded him to Texans
‘“Does Josh benefit from having a top tier receiver, yes. Is he essential to his success, no,” the X user wrote. To that, Diggs responded: “You sure?”’
Bills to trade star WR Stefon Diggs to Texans in seismic offseason shakeup
‘In a deal that stands as one of the most significant moves of the offseason, two aspiring contenders shifted their outlooks for both the near and long term.’
Stefon Diggs trade winners, losers and grades: How did Texans, Bills fare in major deal?
‘A team that’s had Lombardi Trophy aspirations for years just punted on its best wideout.’
The Buffalo Bills agree to trade top receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans
‘For the Bills, Diggs’ departure has the potential of putting a major dent in the team’s chances to contend for a fifth straight AFC East title, something general manager Brandon Beane acknowledged.’
Texans to acquire Stefon Diggs from Bills in stunning trade: report
‘Diggs emerged as a top receiver in the NFL once he was paired up with quarterback Josh Allen. He became a four-time Pro Bowler and was an All-Pro during his time in Buffalo. He had two seasons of double-digit touchdown catches and recorded four consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, extending his streak to six consecutive years with the total.’
Stefon Diggs trade 'made sense,' Bills GM says; shuts down notion of rebuild
‘It seems like the Bills’ Super Bowl window has begun to close in recent seasons. They were eliminated in the AFC divisional round at home by the Kansas City Chiefs for the third time in four seasons. Trading a receiver like Diggs points to the window shutting completely, but Beane disagrees.’