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The double suffered a on a non-contact play in the Week 8 win over the Indianapolis Colts. He was on pace for a career year in the receiving end and likely would have drawn significant interest on the free-agent market.
Acquired from the In exchange for a second-round pick in 2025, the Texans voided the last three years of Diggs' previous contract, making him a free agent in 2025. Houston could bring him back on a team-friendly two-year deal and let him rest to prepare for the 2025 campaign.
Other teams might be willing to pay more even if the injury is a factor. Despite his injury, the 31-year-old remains a reliable weapon and consistent chain-runner as the No. 1 low-end threat or No. 2 high-end threat.
If Diggs were to test free agency, he would have had options. Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report predicted one of these options: Tampa Bay as the new No. 2 destination for Baker Mayfield ahead of Chris Godwin.
The other options? A return to the Empire State with a new contract with the New York Giants.
However, a short-term “prove it” deal could make the Maryland product one of the best bargains of the offseason, as he had shown no signs of decline before the injury.
Diggs could be a secret target for the Buccaneers if they lose Chris Godwin as a free agent. You are expected to have $31.1 million in cap space, and Diggs could accept an incentive contract that fits his financial plan.
The New York Giants would also make a lot of sense for Diggs. New York could move to a new quarterback in 2025, and Diggs could serve as the high-end No. 2 receiver alongside Malik Nabers with Darius Slayton set to become a free agent.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll spent two seasons coaching Diggs as Buffalo's offensive coordinator.
In eight games, Diggs caught a team-leading 47 passes for 496 yards and three touchdowns. He's a wild card due to injury, but he's also emerged as a high-profile target at right tackle, missing a year in a nearly 1,2,000-yard campaign in Buffalo.
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