Diggs appeared to have a rift with quarterback Josh Allen and he was eventually traded to the Houston Texans before last season. He tore his ACL with the Texans but could still be a productive top wideout for the Pats' young quarterback Drake Maye.

On Tuesday, former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs secured his return to the AFC East by signing a deal with the New England Patriots to become quarterback Drake Maye's new top target. The 31-year-old wideout reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with the Patriots worth up to $69 million, including $26 million guaranteed.

Sources: The #Patriots are signing #Texans FA WR Stefon Diggs, one of the top free agents available. He gets a 3-year, up to $69M deal. After a successful visit to NE, including a physical thanks to an ACL tear that ended his 2024, he lands to be a key target for Drake Maye. pic.twitter.com/3kX9QyQt1h