NFL Rumors: Stefon Diggs' Situation with Bills 'Has Piqued the Interest' of Rivals

Stefon Diggs may be insistent his tensions with the Buffalo Bills are a thing of the past, but other teams aren't so sure.

Jeff Howe of The Athletic reported Diggs' situation has "piqued the interest of rival teams" that could be lurking in case of a trade request.

Diggs stayed away from the team throughout the voluntary portion of the offseason program and stoked speculation about his future after not immediately showing up to mandatory minicamp in June. While Bills coach Sean McDermott expressed concern at the time, he said the two sides were in a "good spot" when training camp opened.

Quarterback Josh Allen also expressed his communication with the star receiver is at an
all-time high" after the tensions that ended last season.

"Our communication's an all-time high, just understanding some of our concepts better, making sure that we're talking and have an open line of communication," Allen said on the Pat McAfee Show.

"The energy and juice that he's had this training camp and as we're going to into the season is at an all-time high. I love playing with him, we're going to continue to grow and get better and I think this is going to be our best year yet. I really believe that."

Bills players voted Diggs a captain ahead of the 2023 regular season, an honor he said "means more now" following the tumultuous offseason.

Diggs has racked up at least 100 receptions, 1,200 yards and eight touchdowns in each of his first three seasons with the Bills. He was a second-team All-Pro last season and has made three straight Pro Bowls.

Teams would undoubtedly be champing at the bit if Diggs became available via trade, but that's almost certainly not happening during the 2023 season. The Bills fashion themselves as a Super Bowl favorite, and there's little logic in trading their best receiver.

If things fall apart in the playoffs again, however, Diggs' demeanor might not improve with time.