New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs says during his first team press conference that his ACL rehab "ahead of schedule".

The New England Patriots introduced Stefon Diggs on Friday, and the wide receiver expressed his excitement on where the team is headed, saying the Pats are "trending in the right direction" while praising the team's moves.

At this stage of his career, a winding, decorated career, what Stefon Diggs wants for himself is what he wants for his new team. A return to the good old days. A torn ACL robbed Diggs of a seventh straight 1,

Wide receiver Stefon Diggs officially signed his three-year, $69 million deal with the New England Patriots on Friday afternoon. The 31-year-old is set to boost quarterback Drake Maye's pass-catching arsenal upon recovering from the torn ACL he suffered last season and according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, he's on track to return for Week 1.

The years of Stefon Diggs being one of the most prolific receivers in the NFL have probably passed. But the 31-year-old believes he still has plenty to offer as he prepares to embark on his latest stop with the New England Patriots.

The New England Patriots will have a valuable veteran on their roster for the 2025 season, as Stefon Diggs recently outlined his approach to mentoring the team’s younger wide receivers and helping them maximize their potential.

New Patriots WR Stefon Diggs is looking forward to maintaining his career-long production because of the potential of second-year QB Drake Maye.

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Drake Maye had a good rookie season in New England and showed an ability to make plays with both his arm and his legs for a Patriots team that was short on playmakers. Diggs played with another quarterback who had similar skills when he was in Buffalo and Josh Allen's name came up when Diggs was asked about his thoughts on Maye.