Stefon Diggs’ Bet on the Patriots Is Paying Off - With a Super Bowl Trip to Show for It
FOXBORO - When Stefon Diggs decided to take his talents to New England this past offseason, he wasn’t chasing headlines - he was chasing a fit. A fit with head coach Mike Vrabel, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and a promising young quarterback in Drake Maye. What he didn’t expect was that within 10 months, he’d be packing his bags for Super Bowl LX.
Now, with the Patriots riding high after a 14-3 regular season and three straight playoff wins, Diggs finds himself preparing for his first career Super Bowl appearance. And while the moment is big, Diggs is staying grounded in the journey that got him here.
“I don’t think I’m necessarily surprised, because of what organization it was before I even got here,” Diggs said with 10 days to go before the big game. “They pride themselves on winning, they pride themselves on having great coaches and good players and guys who want to buy into the process.”
That process - one that Diggs has clearly embraced - has been anything but smooth sailing. Coming off a torn ACL just five months before signing with New England, Diggs was a calculated risk for the Patriots.
But both sides were betting on more than just raw talent. They were betting on culture, leadership, and a shared belief in what could be built.
“If you asked me back then, ‘Do you think this team is going to the Super Bowl?’ I wouldn’t have been able to tell you that,” Diggs admitted.
“I had a lot of faith in Coach Vrabes, and I knew McDaniels had a whole lot of success. I knew we had a young quarterback that showed a lot of potential.
You play a lot of season and see him grow. I was along for the ride just like y’all were.
It’s been a long season.”
And what a ride it’s been. Diggs has delivered exactly what the Patriots needed: 85 catches, 1,013 yards, and a steady veteran presence in a young receiver room. At 32, coming off a major injury, that kind of production isn’t just impressive - it’s a testament to his preparation, resilience, and football IQ.
Though he wasn’t named a team captain, Diggs has taken on a leadership role that’s been felt throughout the locker room. He’s helped guide a group of receivers that includes Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism - all of whom are signed through next season, giving this offense some rare continuity heading into 2026.
Diggs is under contract through the 2027 season, with a $20.6 million salary on the books for 2026, plus $1.7 million in per-game roster bonuses and a $200,000 workout bonus. It’s a significant investment, but one that’s already paying dividends.
For Diggs, the Super Bowl isn’t just a reward - it’s validation. Validation of a choice that wasn’t about comfort, but about belief.
Belief in a coach, a coordinator, a quarterback, and a system that asked him to buy in fully. He did - and now, he’s one win away from the ultimate payoff.