Video: Stefon Diggs Responds to Rumors He Wants Trade from Vikings

Winning has a way of changing things. 

Following the Minnesota Vikings' 28-10 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon, receiver Stefon Diggs told reporters he wants to remain in Minnesota despite a rocky week leading up to the game. He added a wink for good measure:

While meeting with reporters on Thursday, Diggs said there was "truth to all rumors" amid speculation that he had demanded a trade from the Vikings:

"I can't sit up here and act like everything is OK," the 25-year-old added. "It's obviously not. But what I can say at this point, just trying to work through it."

Prior to meeting with the media, Diggs missed team meetings and practices on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter reported earlier Sunday that his absences cost him more than $200,000 in fines.

Against the Giants, Diggs was targeted four times and made three catches for 44 yards. Entering Week 5, according to ESPN's Courtney Cronin, Diggs' target share declined 4 percent from last year at the same point.

Frustration within the Vikings offense hasn't been limited to Diggs. While meeting with media after Minnesota's 16-6 loss to the Chicago Bears last week, receiver Adam Thielen lamented that "you can't be one-dimensional in this league." He later clarified that his comments weren't meant to be a shot at quarterback Kirk Cousins or the team's lacking passing attack. 

Both Cousins and Thielen responded through action against New York. Thielen had a season-high 130 yards and two touchdowns on seven receptions.

Diggs' shift could have to do with the Vikings reportedly informing inquiring teams that they do not plan to trade their 2015 fifth-round pick:

The Vikings have Diggs under contract through the 2023 season after signing him to a five-year extension in July 2018. 

Diggs has 16 catches for 253 yards and one touchdown through five games this season.