On Sunday, the Houston Texans hosted the Buffalo Bills in a highly anticipated matchup that saw star wide receiver Stefon Diggs face off against his former team for the first time since being traded. In a hard-fought game, Houston came out on top, securing a 27-24 victory with a game-winning field goal. The win elevated the Texans to 4-1 on the season, while Buffalo dropped to 3-2.
Diggs, an All-Pro receiver, was traded from the Bills to the Texans back in April in what was described as a mutual decision between him and the team.
While Diggs has stated publicly that he did not force the trade, both parties agreed that it was time to move on. “It was just a situation where we felt it was best for both of us,” Diggs said in an earlier interview. Despite his professionalism, there seemed to be lingering tension surrounding his departure, particularly between Diggs and his former quarterback, Josh Allen.
Following Sunday’s game, that tension appeared to surface during the postgame handshake between Allen and Diggs.
The moment quickly went viral, as the brief interaction between the former teammates had fans and analysts speculating about the nature of their relationship. After the final whistle, Allen made a point to seek out Diggs on the field, walking toward him for a handshake.
However, the encounter lasted only a few seconds, with both players exchanging minimal words. Diggs, in particular, seemed to lock eyes with Allen, giving him a long, lingering look before moving on, fueling speculation of unresolved feelings between the two.
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This cool handshake contrasted sharply with Allen’s earlier comments leading up to the game. The Bills quarterback had spoken warmly of Diggs during a press conference, emphasizing the significant role the receiver played in his development and their success together in Buffalo. “I’ve got a lot of love for him. I still do,” Allen told reporters before the game. “The things he did for me in my career and what he did in a Bills uniform won’t be forgotten anytime soon—especially not by me.”
Diggs was a vital piece of Buffalo’s offense during his time with the team, forming one of the league’s most potent quarterback-receiver duos with Allen.
The pair helped lead the Bills to several playoff appearances and a trip to the AFC Championship game, with Diggs consistently ranking among the league’s top receivers in yards and touchdowns. Despite their on-field success, rumors swirled in the offseason that Diggs had grown frustrated with the team’s direction and his role, leading to the eventual trade to Houston.
The postgame handshake, brief as it was, seemed to hint that not all is well between the former teammates. Fans took to social media, dissecting the body language and lack of warmth in the exchange, suggesting that the feelings between the two might not be as amicable as Allen’s earlier comments suggested.
For now, both players will focus on their respective teams as the season progresses. Diggs is thriving in his new role with the Texans, helping them to an impressive 4-1 start, while Allen continues to lead the Bills through a challenging AFC East.
Whether the two will address their postgame interaction in future interviews remains to be seen, but for now, the handshake is the moment everyone is talking about.
