Stefon Diggs will not simply be taking part in for a brand new workforce within the 2025 NFL season, he’ll have a brand new jersey quantity as properly.
The veteran broad receiver, who signed a three-year contract price as much as $69 million with the New England Patriots in free company final month, will put on No. 8 within the fall.
No. 8 grew to become obtainable when the Patriots launched linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley final month. Bentley used No. 8 from 2021 by way of 2024.
Diggs wore No. 14 for the Minnesota Vikings (2015 by way of 2019) and Buffalo Payments (2020 by way of 2023) earlier than switching to No. 1 for his solely season with the Houston Texans in 2024.
The 31-year-old wideout suffered a season-ending ACL harm in Week 8 final October. He had 47 receptions on the time of the harm, which ranked No. 7 amongst all pass-catchers.
Previous to the harm, Diggs tallied a median of 102 receptions, 1,254 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns per season from 2018 by way of 2023.
The Patriots are hoping he can rediscover some (or all) of that type in 2025 alongside younger quarterback Drake Maye.
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