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Diggs Faces Former Team, Friends on Texans
18 Jan
Summary
- Diggs played for the Texans last season, recording 47 receptions and 496 yards.
- He tore his ACL in Week 8, ending his tenure with the Houston team.
- Texans players Stroud and Dell remain friends with Diggs.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is preparing to face his former team, the Houston Texans, in an upcoming divisional round game. Diggs had a productive, albeit brief, stint with the Texans last season. During his time there, he recorded 47 receptions and 496 receiving yards over eight games before suffering a torn ACL in Week 8.
Despite the end of his playing time with Houston, Diggs has maintained positive relationships with several former teammates. Notably, he remains in contact with Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and wide receiver Tank Dell. Stroud expressed deep admiration for Diggs, calling him one of the best teammates he has ever had, both on and off the field.
Reports indicate that some Texans players are using Diggs' past comments as motivation, with defensive backs crediting him for help during his tenure and vowing to bring their best. Diggs, however, remains focused on the game, expressing respect for his former organization while acknowledging the "growing pains" and lessons learned from his experience.
