Houston Texans’ Stefon Diggs reflects on his relationship with Bills quarterback Josh Allen

Stefon Diggs didn’t know what to expect when the Buffalo Bills landed him in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings in March 2020. Diggs had a mediocre outing from Minnesota and didn’t believe the Vikings sent him to Buffalo with the “greatest intention”. “

Four years later, and now a member of the Houston Texans, Diggs’ time with the Bills gave him his most successful tenure and he credits quarterback Josh Allen for playing a monumental role in his accomplishments.

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“When I got to Buffalo, Josh was…Josh is still my guy,” Diggs said. “People don’t really understand what it’s like to be there. He really embraced me and kind of had the Southern hospitality. He embraced me and spent a lot of time and I probably wouldn’t be here if that was the case” not for him. I have a lot of love for this boy.

Diggs played in 65 games in Buffalo, recording a total of 445 catches for 5,372 yards and 37 touchdowns, ranking first in every statistical category for the Bills. Although he was already a premier player when he joined the Bills, Diggs ascended to All-Pro status while playing alongside Allen.

Allen told reporters in Buffalo in April, Diggs meant a lot to the franchise despite rumors that he was unhappy at the end of the 2023 season.

Allen’s status as one of the league’s most important quarterbacks grew while playing alongside Diggs, as he developed into an All-Pro MVP caliber player.

Together, Allen and Diggs made the Bills a championship contender. However, Buffalo failed to live up to his aspirations. After losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2020 AFC Championship Game, the Bills suffered three straight divisional round exits.

“I will always have a place in my heart for him,” Allen said on April 18. “It’s really hard to part ways with a guy who has been instrumental in our success here over the last four years.”

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