Stefon Diggs knows how things ended with the Minnesota Vikings.
The future All-Pro receiver was frustrated with his limited role in the offense despite proving his value as a legitimate No. 1 target. Tensions rose between the two sides, ultimately leading to an offseason trade in 2020 to Buffalo.
But the newest Houston Texans target is still thankful for his five seasons with Minnesota. He only talks positively about his time with the franchise that saw his worth in the fifth round back in 2015.
“They took a real chance for me,” Diggs told reporters Thursday afternoon. “I’m forever thankful for that.”
Diggs will return to US Bank Stadium for the first time since being traded on Sunday as the Texans take on an undefeated Vikings team that has new life under Sam Darnold. While Minnesota might not have envisioned a future without Diggs, things have been better than advertised with their net investment of Justin Jefferson.
“They got a hell of a team,” Diggs said. “Obviously, they got off to a hot start. They’re 2-0. They’ve got a lot of good players over there. They’ve got a defense that’s flying around, definitely looking impressive on tape.”
Vikings fans should still have fond memories of Diggs’ dominance for five seasons in the NFC North. He’s perhaps best known for his game-winning 61-yard touchdown pass from then-Viking and current Texans quarterback Case Keenum against the New Orleans Saints in the 2017 NFC Divisional Round.
On top of being one half of the “Minneapolis Miracle,” Diggs posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons while helping Minnesota reach the playoffs three times, including 2019.
“‘Minnesota nice’ was always a thing,” Diggs said of the fans. “I had a hell of a time there. The people were amazing. I kind of look forward to going back.”
Stefon Diggs was highly complimentary of Vikings WR, Justin Jefferson:
“He’s a hell of a receiver.” pic.twitter.com/0U7GzQIbdB
— Chancellor Johnson (@ChancellorTV) September 19, 2024
While Diggs, who leads Houston with two touchdown receptions, might be remembered for his arrival as a Vikings’ foundation piece, most haven’t forgotten about his departure. He was fined multiple times in 2019 for missing meetings and practice, which was the start to the end.
Both sides ended up walking away better from the breakup. Diggs, who helped revive the fandom in Buffalo, went on to have four Pro Bowl seasons while helping the Bills reach the playoffs four…
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