The Houston Texans made major moves on Wednesday when they acquired star Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Although occasionally unpredictable, Diggs has undeniably showcased his prowess as a productive wide receiver over the years.
However, it’s worth noting that Diggs will reach the age of 31 during the upcoming season, and his performance notably declined towards the end of last year.
Recognizing this, the Texans are aware of the necessity to inspire him if they aim for him to replicate the All-Pro caliber of play he has demonstrated in the past.
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Nothing speaks louder than dollar bills for a professional athlete which is why the Texans made a very clever move with Diggs’ contract.
This from ESPN’s Adam Schefter:
‘Added incentive for Stefon Diggs: As part of the Buffalo-Houston trade, the Texans wiped out the final three years on Diggs’ contract, giving him the ability to become a free agent after this season, league sources tell ESPN. The Texans also took the $3.5 million guaranteed to Diggs next season and moved up into this season, giving him a raise and assuring him of $22.52 million in guaranteed money in 2024. But if Diggs plays the way he wants, and Houston hopes, he will hit the free-agent market next offseason with the ability to make it count. Houston now anticipates getting the best version of Stefon Diggs.’
It’s a savvy move by the Texans as Diggs is approaching the tail-end of his career as he approaches 31 years old, and it will be extremely important for him to get one more major payday in the NFL as a free agent next offseason.
In the trade for Diggs, the AFC South champions only gave up a 2025 second-round draft pick via the Minnesota Vikings.
