Josh Allen Breaks Silence on Stefon Diggs’ Return as Patriots Star Issues Strong Warning
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is set to face his former teammate, now New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, on the same field where they once played together for wins. It will be Diggs’ first return to Highmark Stadium. While chatter has been building on social media, the Bills quarterback was quick to temper the hype.
Recalling their first meeting after the unceremonious trade, Allen said, “Played them last year, so I don’t think it’s anything super crazy.” That game was when Diggs was with the
“But obviously, being back in Buffalo, who knows if the emotions are going to be heightened for him, or for the fans,” he said.“We’re just gonna go out there and try to perform the best we can.”
And he is most likely right. Diggs has had a history with the Bills in the four years he spent with the team. That bond can’t be erased so soon. On April 3, 2024, the Bills traded the WR to the Texans and wiped out the final three years on his contract, as the team hoped to bring some young talent onto the roster. So, it isn’t surprising when Diggs confessed that the reunion, even while he is on the opposite end, will be an “
“Obviously it was hard for me. It was a difficult time, obviously,” Diggs admitted. “I spent so much time there. I built a lot of bonds, a lot of friendships. So, it’s obviously going to be hard and emotional. For me, I look forward to going back seeing those guys. It’s just the nature of the business. I’m not in control of nothing. I get open, I catch the ball. But as far as the internal stuff, obviously, I miss those guys over there.”
Over four seasons, he recorded 445 receptions, 5,372 yards, and 37 touchdown catches. “I can’t say I didn’t think about this game when I got traded,” Diggs said about the last time he faced the Bills at NRG Stadium. As the top receiver for the Bills during his time in Buffalo, Diggs built countless memories with Allen, connecting on touchdowns.
These strong feelings were evident in his last performance against the Bills, where he finished with six receptions for 82 yards. “I held it in all week, energy-wise,” Diggs said. “
While Diggs admitted that the reunion was difficult, his mindset to win has never wavered.
Stefon Diggs has one thing on his mind
A win over the Bills could shift momentum for the Patriots, who sit at 2-2. But a loss will help the Buffalo extend their shiny record to 5-0. Keeping the intensity of the competition in mind, the wide receiver appeared set for the challenge. “
And this won’t be easy for either team. The Bills enter with an impressive record and a stacked roster, while coach Mike Vrabel has steadily built something promising for the Patriots.
Moreover, the growing connection between Diggs and quarterback Drake Maye can’t be missed. Coming off a dominant 42–13 win over the Carolina Panthers, Diggs praised the young QB for his performance. The WR also had his best game of the season, with six receptions for 101 yards.
It was the 37th 100-yard receiving game of his career, and his first in a Patriots uniform. Diggs has been phenomenal, coming back after his season-ending ACL injury from last season.
He will aim to bring the same energy and replicate the same success when he lines up against the Bills and Allen.
ESPN Insider Thinks Bengals Should Call Ex-Saints QB Derek Carr
The New Orleans Saints lost quarterback Derek Carr ahead of the 2025 National Football League season as he announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the league and four Pro Bowl appearances.
Carr was dealing with a shoulder injury and opted to hang up his cleats opening up the door to the quarterback competition that featured Spencr Rattler, Tyler Shough, and Jake Haener. Rattler won the job and Carr has made some media appearances so far this season.
Recently, Carr, who is just 34 years old, slightly cracked open the door to an NFL return while joining the "Dan Patrick Show."
"I wouldn't say never because I've learned when I say never, then it usually happens," Carr said. "I think we've all probably learned that. For me, right now, I'm training because I love to train. That's going to be the rest of my life. I love to train. I throw a football every now and then in the fornt with my kids and to my buddy for fun because it is part of my rehab still with my shoulder.
"I'm trying to get that back right and getting a shot and doing the rehab and all of that. I'm still doing those things. I always felt like even though I'm done, if God wanted me to do it, I've got to be ready. I don't want to go out there and not be ready. So, I'll be ready. But, I'm not coming back. Right now, today, I'm not coming back."
As the season progresses, it wouldn't be shocking to see his name thrown around simply because of the fact that if he can get healthy, he can help a quarterback-needy team. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler even said that the Cincinnati Bengals should call Carr to see how his shoulder is doing.
Will the former Saints QB return?
"That question reminds me that quarterback needs can change in a hurry -- especially after what the Bengals just showed Monday night," Fowler said. "Got to wonder if Cincinnati evaluates quarterback options if the downward spiral deepens. After Monday night's lifeless outing, Cincinnati now has gained fewer than 200 offensive yards in three of its first four games. The last team to do that was the 2009 Raiders, who rolled out a combination of JaMarcus Russell, Bruce Gradkowski and Charlie Frye at quarterback.
"The Bengals still believe in Jake Browning, who was far from the only culprit in Denver on Monday, but Cincinnati has too much skill position talent to accept the status quo. At some point, it could need reinforcements at the game's most important position. It might be worth calling recently retired Derek Carr to check on how his shoulder injury is healing."
If there's a team that could use a quarterback right now, it would be the Bengals. But, it's important to note that Carr -- although slightly opening the door for a return -- didn't say any return was imminent or even guaranteed. The Bengals could use Carr, but would that be enough to get him back on a field? Plus, there isn't any way to know if his shoulder would be ready to go right now. Cincinnati has a pressing issue. It is likely better suited for a guy who is definitely healthy enough to play, like Russell Wilson or Kirk Cousins.
