Current Team and Recent Move
Stefon Diggs currently plays for the Houston Texans after being traded from the Buffalo Bills during the 2024 offseason. The Bills moved on from Diggs following multiple seasons of high production but mounting salary cap pressure and reported friction with the organization. The Texans acquired him to upgrade their receiving corps and provide a veteran target for quarterback C.J. Stroud. The trade landed Diggs in a division where he will face AFC South rivals including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, and Tennessee Titans on a regular basis.
The Bills received a package centered around a 2025 first-round pick and additional draft capital, signaling a rebuild around younger playmakers like Khalil Shakir and Tyree Jackson. For Houston, the addition of Diggs gives them a proven route-runner with over 10,000 career receiving yards and a history of deep-threat ability. The move was finalized shortly after the NFL Draft and before the Texans' organized team activities, with Diggs expected to start immediately. He joins a Texans receiving group that includes Nico Collins and DeAndre Hopkins, creating one of the more stacked wide receiver trios in the league.
Career Background and Buffalo Bills Tenure
Diggs was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, 14th overall, and spent five seasons there before joining the Bills in 2020. With Buffalo, he became the team's undisputed number one receiver and a central piece of their offense under head coach Sean McDermott and quarterbacks Josh Allen and later Kyle Allen. His best season came in 2022 when he recorded 113 receptions for 1,429 yards and 11 touchdowns, earning Pro Bowl honors and leading the league in receiving yards that year.
The Bills relied heavily on Diggs during playoff runs in 2021 and 2023, where he consistently delivered in high-pressure games against top defenses. His chemistry with Josh Allen produced multiple franchise records for the passing-catching duo, including single-season yardage milestones. Despite his production, contract negotiations stalled, and Diggs was eventually traded after the 2023 season when the Bills could not reach a long-term extension. The departure marked the end of an era for Buffalo's offense and opened a new chapter for Diggs in Houston.
Contract, Role, and What to Expect in 2024
Diggs signed a three-year, $66 million contract with the Houston Texans, with approximately $36 million guaranteed, making him one of the higher-paid wideouts on the roster. The deal includes incentives tied to receptions, yards, and playoff performance, aligning his compensation with on-field production. In Houston, he is expected to serve as the primary outside receiver and red-zone target, sharing snaps with Nico Collins and running a mix of vertical and slot concepts. The Texans' offensive scheme under coordinator Chad O'Shea emphasizes tempo and quick passing, which should suit Diggs's precise route-running and ability to create separation.
Statistically, Diggs enters 2024 as one of the top wide receivers in the NFL by career volume and consistency, with a career average of over 80 receptions per season. Analysts project him for a 1,000-yard campaign in Houston given the talent around him and the offensive weapons at quarterback C.J. Stroud's disposal. His role will be critical in the Texans' push for a deep playoff run and potential Super Bowl contention. For the latest updates on Diggs's performance and the Texans' roster moves, visit ESPN's Stefon Diggs player page and the official