‘No matter how you spin it, this is bad for McDermott. He has done a great job of keeping this team together and getting the best out of them. However, this is one of those moves that raises a red flag about the future of the Bills under McDermott’s leadership. With Diggs being the final piece in a large exodus, McDermott’s job just got significantly harder.’
BillsBeat - April 4, 2024
Stefon Diggs trade grades: Texans land major upgrade for C.J. Stroud, Bills sell low after Josh Allen drama
‘The Bills’ initial trade to acquire Stefon Diggs was viewed as a mutually beneficial pact with the Vikings that netted each team a No. 1 receiver. Four years later, the Bills are wishing they had kept their 2020 NFL Draft pick to select Justin Jefferson rather than take a swing for Diggs.’
Bills trade wide receiver Stefon Diggs to Texans
‘The Bills announced on Wednesday they have agreed to trade wide receiver Stefon Diggs, along with a 2025 fifth-round pick and 2024 sixth-round pick, to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick, originally from the Minnesota Vikings. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report this deal.’
Beane considered all factors of potential Diggs trade before Wednesday
‘”Sometimes in this seat, you’ve got to make difficult decisions,” said Beane on Wednesday during a press conference with the assembled media in Orchard Park. “What I would let everyone know is it wasn’t easy, but it was with a lot of thought, discussion, conversation at the highest levels of our organization. And it was made with, what we believe, was the best interest of the Bills.”‘
Opinion: 'WR Train' running 24/7 now
‘A huge cap number, declining production, an eagerness to do what the Chiefs did two years ago, maybe even cryptic tweets. All of those factors likely played some part in the Bills eating just over $31 million in dead money.’
Was it a mistake for the Buffalo Bills to trade wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans?
‘Members of Bills Mafia are now wondering what’s next as the team searches for its new number one wide receiver. For the last four seasons, that was never a question. Diggs was a lock to get 100 catches and surpass 1,000 yards. But now with Diggs in Houston and Gabe Davis in Jacksonville, the Bills need to find two new targets for Josh Allen.’
'Four of the best years of my life': Stefon Diggs says one last goodbye to Bills Mafia
‘The Bills former wide receiver wrote that his time in the city has encompassed some of the best years of his life.’
'I'm shocked': Reaction to the Buffalo Bills trading WR Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans
‘The Bills acquired Diggs and a seventh-round draft pick in March 2020 from the Vikings in exchange for a first-round pick, fourth-round pick, fifth-round pick and sixth-round pick.’
Bills trade WR Stefon Diggs to Texans
‘“You’re always making (moves) in the best interest of the Bills,” general manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday. “With this move, we’re talking with Houston in this case the last couple days, the value seemed to make sense and the timing made sense for them and for us. We worked on the deal and got it finalized today.”’
Bills take on unprecedented cap hit to trade Stefon Diggs to Texans
‘Beane acknowledged that the roster looks less threatening now than it did last week, urging fans to wait to judge the depth chart until September, but reiterated that the team is still pushing to win this season. Adding in the fact that the Bills took on an unprecedented salary cap hit to facilitate the deal and actually lost cap space in the move, it appears they saw significant benefit in subtracting the team’s top receiving threat from the roster.’
Buffalo Bills make trade agreement sending Diggs to Houston
‘Diggs has been with the Buffalo Bills since 2020 after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings as a fifth-round pick in 2015.’
'You sure?' Bills trade Diggs to Houston, but will see him again next season
‘It won’t be too long before the Bills see the All-Pro wide receiver again, though. While the NFL schedule will not be released until May, the Bills do know their opponents, and one of them is the Texans. That game will be played in Houston.’
Bills trade WR Stefon Diggs to Texans
‘The Bills will receive Minnesota’s 2025 second-round draft pick in the trade. The Bills also send a 2024 sixth-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Texans.’
Stefon Diggs traded: Why it happened, what it means
‘One thing is for certain— this is not the final move of the offseason. How should the team address the massive hole at WR? If they decide to draft a wideout, is a trade-up the proper move?’
Bills trade star WR Stefon Diggs to Texans
‘Buffalo will receive 2025 second-round draft pick from the Minnesota Vikings and will send Diggs, a 2024 sixth-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick to Houston.’