Kosport Magazine: Stefon Diggs Traded to Houston Texans in Blockbuster Deal
The NFL world was rocked today as the Buffalo Bills finalized a blockbuster trade to send four-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans. This move marks the end of an era in Buffalo and sets the stage for a new chapter in Diggs’ career.
The toxic relationship between Diggs and the Bills organization has been well-documented, with cryptic social media posts and absences from mandatory minicamp. Despite a strong start to the 2023 season, Diggs’ production declined as the year went on, leading to speculation about his future with the team.
But now, Diggs joins a Texans team on the rise, led by young quarterback C.J. Stroud and first-year head coach DeMeco Ryans. With a talented receiving corps that includes Nico Collins, Tank Dell, Noah Brown, and Robert Woods, Diggs adds another weapon to an already explosive offense.
Meanwhile, the Bills are left with a depleted wide receiver room, with Gabe Davis also leaving in free agency. Their options in the upcoming NFL Draft are limited, and they will need to be aggressive in order to fill the void left by Diggs’ departure.
In terms of compensation, the Texans gave up a 2025 second-round pick (via Minnesota) while the Bills also sent a 2024 sixth-rounder and a 2025 fifth-round pick to Houston along with Diggs. While the Bills may have received a decent haul, it’s clear that the Texans came out on top in this trade.
Kosport Magazine: Grading the Trade
Texans: A
The Texans are making all the right moves to build a championship team around their young star quarterback. With Diggs now in the mix, their receiving corps is one of the best in the league, and they have set themselves up for success in the coming years.
Bills: C-
While the Bills may have received a decent haul in terms of compensation, they are left with a depleted wide receiver room and limited options in the upcoming draft. It’s clear that they did not adequately prepare for the potential departure of their top receiver, and they will need to make some bold moves in order to fill the void left by Diggs.
