Diggs unsure of future in Buffalo

[Woodman]

Though he finished the year with 107 catches for 1,183 yards, it still was Diggs' worst statistical season since coming to Buffalo in 2020, and he especially struggled down the stretch, failing to record a 100-plus yard game after Week 6 and averaging only 48.9 yards per game in his final 13 contests, including the postseason.

That culminated in the Bills' third playoff loss to the Chiefs in the last four years, with Diggs' performance being defined by just 21 receiving yards and a crucial dropped catch late in the game that could have decided the game.

"Like I said, that's one of the plays I want back. I count that, if I touch it, I drop it. If I get one hand or a finger on it, I count it," Diggs said in an interview with NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe on Friday. "Just this season in its total, rolling with the punches, first eight games and the last eight games, or nine games, or ten games, however you dice it, it just was a different picture. And it's something I had to get adjusted to as a teammate, just rolling with the punches, being the best teammate you can be, best player you can be, and keep growing from it."

Bills WR Stefon Diggs unsure of future in Buffalo after down 2023 season

[Woodman]

Diggs signed a four-year, $96 million extension ahead of the 2022 season, and as he enters Year 3 of the deal, there has been speculation about whether his high-value contract could be up for restructuring or if there will be other measures taken in the Bills' endeavors to get out of the red.

What this means for Diggs' future in Buffalo is uncertain, and when asked about it Diggs didn't express complete confidence that the path forward has him wearing a Bills jersey.

"I don't know, I feel like you talk about with the money and all that type of stuff, I can't control none of that," he said. "I kinda just put my hat on and like I said it's a long offseason in front of me. As far as what the future holds, shoot, I don't have any surprises for you right now."

Diggs is right that it's a long offseason ahead, and he and Bills fans alike will have to wait and see how things play out in the wake of yet another frustrating season in Buffalo.

[Forward_Lateral]

There is literally nothing in that article with Diggs saying anything like that

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Year 3 of the total deal when he signed the extension. Year 1 of the extension. Don't get people excited that we are getting out of Diggs deal any time soon.

This is the area I hope Beane can improve. I really don't like the extension. BUT I do understand we are not the Chiefs who at the time they jettison Hill, they have one superbowl so the pressure is not there anymore. This could very well be another bad contract the Bills have to eat on top of Von's in a year.

YEAR		AGE	BASE SALARY	SIGNING	ROSTER	ROSTER/GM	OPTION	WORKOUT	RESTRUCTURE	CAP HIT	DEAD CAP	YEARLY CASH	CASH AAV
2022		29	$2,575,000	$4,300,000	$255,000	-	-	$250,000	$4,356,111	$11,736,111	$56,947,222	$24,565,000($24,565,000)	$24,565,000
2023		30	$1,165,000	$4,300,000	-	$255,000	$3,200,000	$250,000	$5,705,111	$14,875,111	$45,716,111	$24,415,000($48,980,000)	$24,490,000
2024		31	$18,500,000	$4,300,000	-	$255,000	$3,200,000	$250,000	$1,349,000	$27,854,000	$31,096,000	$19,005,000($67,985,000)	$22,661,667
POTENTIAL OUT: 2025, 3 YR, $67,985,000; $22,247,000 DEAD CAP
2025		32	$18,000,000	$4,300,000	-	$255,000	$3,200,000	$250,000	$1,349,000	$27,354,000	$22,247,000	$18,505,000($86,490,000)	$21,622,500
2026		33	$19,092,000	$4,300,000	-	$255,000	$3,200,000	$250,000	$1,349,000	$28,446,000	$13,398,000	$19,597,000($106,087,000)	$21,217,400
2027		34	$14,495,000	-	$3,000,000	$255,000	$3,200,000	$250,000	$1,349,000	$22,549,000	$4,549,000	$18,000,000($124,087,000)	$20,681,167
2028		35	UFA

[Woodman]

There is literally nothing in that article with Diggs saying anything like that

What this means for Diggs' future in Buffalo is uncertain, and when asked about it Diggs didn't express complete confidence that the path forward has him wearing a Bills jersey.

[Typ0]

They got rid of Hill so they could spend that $$$ on the defense. Looks like the offense took a little bit of a hit but the defense got a lot better.

Year 3 of the total deal when he signed the extension. Year 1 of the extension. Don't get people excited that we are getting out of Diggs deal any time soon.

This is the area I hope Beane can improve. I really don't like the extension. BUT I do understand we are not the Chiefs who at the time they jettison Hill, they have one superbowl so the pressure is not there anymore. This could very well be another bad contract the Bills have to eat on top of Von's in a year.

YEAR		AGE	BASE SALARY	SIGNING	ROSTER	ROSTER/GM	OPTION	WORKOUT	RESTRUCTURE	CAP HIT	DEAD CAP	YEARLY CASH	CASH AAV
2022		29	$2,575,000	$4,300,000	$255,000	-	-	$250,000	$4,356,111	$11,736,111	$56,947,222	$24,565,000($24,565,000)	$24,565,000
2023		30	$1,165,000	$4,300,000	-	$255,000	$3,200,000	$250,000	$5,705,111	$14,875,111	$45,716,111	$24,415,000($48,980,000)	$24,490,000
2024		31	$18,500,000	$4,300,000	-	$255,000	$3,200,000	$250,000	$1,349,000	$27,854,000	$31,096,000	$19,005,000($67,985,000)	$22,661,667
POTENTIAL OUT: 2025, 3 YR, $67,985,000; $22,247,000 DEAD CAP
2025		32	$18,000,000	$4,300,000	-	$255,000	$3,200,000	$250,000	$1,349,000	$27,354,000	$22,247,000	$18,505,000($86,490,000)	$21,622,500
2026		33	$19,092,000	$4,300,000	-	$255,000	$3,200,000	$250,000	$1,349,000	$28,446,000	$13,398,000	$19,597,000($106,087,000)	$21,217,400
2027		34	$14,495,000	-	$3,000,000	$255,000	$3,200,000	$250,000	$1,349,000	$22,549,000	$4,549,000	$18,000,000($124,087,000)	$20,681,167
2028		35	UFA

[Mace]

What this means for Diggs' future in Buffalo is uncertain, and when asked about it Diggs didn't express complete confidence that the path forward has him wearing a Bills jersey.

Seemed more to me like he referenced the focus on cap and said it's not his biz, he just comes to work.

If anything I think he's annoyed with everyone speculating over and over.

[Typ0]

Seemed more to me like he referenced the focus on cap and said it's not his biz, he just comes to work.

If anything I think he's annoyed with everyone speculating over and over.

He definitely doesn't want to be a part of controversy or any forms of distraction for the team. He might have some legitimate beefs though....

[GreedoII]

What this means for Diggs' future in Buffalo is uncertain, and when asked about it Diggs didn't express complete confidence that the path forward has him wearing a Bills jersey.

click bait....

[OpIv37]

I like sportrac but how the **** is $22 million in dead cap for one player a potential out.

I’m not even really sure why this is a topic of discussion. Diggs will be back. No one will take his $27 mil cap hit and it’s $31 mil in dead cap if he’s cut. There’s just no way to move him.

[Woodman]

If there is going to be a change of address, it will likely come early in the offseason. Diggs’ $18.5 million salary becomes fully guaranteed a few days into the new league year in March, so it shouldn’t be too long until Diggs knows just where he’ll be come the start of next season.

[Ginger Vitis]

I like sportrac but how the **** is $22 million in dead cap for one player a potential out.

I’m not even really sure why this is a topic of discussion. Diggs will be back. No one will take his $27 mil cap hit and it’s $31 mil in dead cap if he’s cut. There’s just no way to move him.

You need a lesson in how nfl salary caps work

[jamze132]

Diggs isn’t going anywhere until after the next season.

[Woodman]

Diggs isn’t going anywhere until after the next season.

One more year.

[OpIv37]

You need a lesson in how nfl salary caps work

I know how salary caps work. $22 million in dead cap means $22 million in money we can’t spend on other players. It might be less than his salary but it’s still 8% of the projected $282 mil cap for 2025. It’s only an “out” in the sense that it’s slightly less awful than paying $27 mil to a player who isn’t performing. It only saves $5 mil and we will still need to add a starting WR to replace him. Good luck finding a starting WR for under $5 mil a season.

[Forward_Lateral]

You can find starting WRs for under 5 million a season easily. You have to draft them.

[Woodman]

You can find starting WRs for under 5 million a season easily. You have to draft them.

Building through the draft!

Scouting is so important.

Hire more qualified scouts double the staff.

[Saratoga Slim]

There is literally nothing in that article with Diggs saying anything like that

Agree. 90% of Diggs drama has no basis in anything he says or does. The media just chews that narrative like a dog with a bone.

[Ginger Vitis]

Diggs will be back. No one will take his $27 mil cap hit

A team that trades for Diggs doesnt take on his $27.8 million cap hit that was on the bills books.. the team that trades for him takes on his $ 18 500 000 in base salary.. And yes diggs dead cap is $31 million..but his cap hit was $27.8 million so they would lose $ 3.2 million by tradin g him

[ghz in pittsburgh]

A team that trades for Diggs doesnt take on his $27.8 million cap hit that was on the bills books.. the team that trades for him takes on his $ 18 500 000 in base salary.. And yes diggs dead cap is $31 million..but his cap hit was $27.8 million so they would lose $ 3.2 million by tradin g him

Very true. Kind of what KC did trading Hill. Took a hit on cap (not negative though).

I'll say this. If there is a team willing to offering Bills a 1st round pick for Diggs today, I'll do everything I can to make it happen even with eating all kinds of cap hit. I doubt any team does. Maybe 49ers after they lose the superbowl to the Chiefs and they still haven't paid Purdy yet