FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have signed free agent broad receiver Stefon Diggs, an individual acquainted with the deal informed The Related Press, giving quarterback Drake Maye a major goal as he heads into his second season.
The particular person spoke to the AP on the situation of anonymity as a result of it was not but introduced. ESPN reported on Tuesday night time that the deal is for 3 years and $69 million, with $26 million assured.
Diggs’ brokers didn’t instantly reply to messages from The Related Press looking for affirmation.
A four-time Professional Bowl choice with the Buffalo Payments, Diggs led the league with 127 receptions and 1,535 receiving yards in 2020. He’s coming off an ACL harm that restricted him to eight video games final yr in Houston.
After making an attempt to exchange Tom Brady with veteran Cam Newton and first spherical draft alternative Mac Jones, the Patriots consider they’ve discovered their future quarterback with Maye, the No. 3 general choose within the 2024 draft.
The previous North Carolina Tar Heel threw for two,276 yards and 15 touchdowns as a rookie, when prime targets had been tight finish Hunter Henry (66 catches, 674 yards) and wideout 9 (66, 621).
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