The Dallas Cowboys have been connected to moves for well-known wide receivers to compliment CeeDee Lamb since the conclusion of the 2023 campaign. And no team has been more linked to a transaction involving Stefon Diggs of the Buffalo Bills than Dallas.
Naturally, a portion of that can be attributed to Diggs’ bond with his brother and Cowboys wide receiver Trevon Diggs. However, rumors about problems in Buffalo during the previous season have grown so much that bookies are now taking wagers on where the 30-year-old will play next.
In the event that Diggs decides to sign with another team, Bovada has listed the Cowboys as the favorite to sign him. Dallas is favored by the book at +200, while the NFC East foe New York Giants are ranked second at +400.
Actually, nothing about the Diggs story is new. Dallas will probably be associated with Stefon Diggs as long as he plays for the Cowboys. That being said, it is unquestionably worthwhile to add a receiver of his skill.
If he really wants out of Buffalo, Dallas could be in an advantageous position. The Bills don’t have much bargaining power outside of the contract itself, and Diggs isn’t getting any younger.
Diggs’ Decrease in Production
After three consecutive Pro Bowl seasons, it’s safe to say 2023 was a disappointment for Diggs. Besides the fact that Buffalo fell short in the playoffs, his connection with Bills QB Josh Allen just wasn’t great.
According to PFR, Diggs caught 107 receptions for 1183 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns. That is still an exceptional season in the NFL, but it was a serious step down from his 2022 season. The former Maryland Terrapin went for 1429 yards and 11 TDs on 108 catches last season.
From a potential suitor’s perspective, his drops the red flag. Some of Diggs’ dip can be attributed to Allen’s career-high 18 interceptions, but Diggs dropped eight passes for the second consecutive season. On 160 targets, that’s not a bad rate, but his ineffectiveness in the Bills’ final game doesn’t help.
Diggs caught three passes for 21 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs, but had a huge drop downfield. It’s clear there is some disconnect in Buffalo, but how much it can be attributed to Diggs remains to be seen.
Cowboys CB Tells Brother to Get ‘Outta There’
Part of the reason there is so much speculation around the Diggs and the Cowboys is Trevon’s social media activity. Both brothers are outspoken individuals, but Trevon being sidelined with injuries has seemingly given him more time to weigh in.
The most explosive of all his remarks and posts on Stefon’s move to Dallas is perhaps the one he made on November 13. Following the Bills’ 24-22 defeat at the hands of the Denver Broncos, Trevon took to X to discuss his brother’s situation.
Man 14 The Cowboys CB stated, “Gotta get up outta there,” in a post that has amassed more than 37,000 likes.
After the defeat, Buffalo managed to find their path. Diggs didn’t exactly light up the field, but the Bills finished the regular season with a 6-1 record. The Buffalo star scored one touchdown and gained 388 receiving yards from 44 receptions.
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