Although he was coming off of ACL surgery at the time, Stefon Diggs had options this offseason while navigating free-agency.

He reportedly picked the Patriot s over several teams, including the Broncos.

It seemed, at first, to be an unusual pairing. The Patriots don’t usually sign big-name receivers in free-agency, and Diggs spent his most productive years with rival Buffalo.

But, the Patriots’ need for a No. 1 receiver was clear, and the team had some intriguing pieces that drew Diggs in despite back-to-back 4-13 finishes in 2023 and 2024.

“It was like a conglomerate, I guess,” Diggs said, when asked why he picked the Patriots. “Young quarterback, showed some promise, showed some skill set, can throw the ball, is mobile and young. Also, [Josh] McDaniels. He’s been around here for

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