Observations: Stefon Diggs' recruitment of Von Miller predates this offseason By Jay Skurski News Sports Reporter Apr 7, 2022 Apr 7, 2022 Updated Apr 19, 2026 0 Bills receiver Stefon Diggs is signed through the 2027 season, meaning he's got a chance to play in the team's new home stadium. James P. 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Buffalo Bills WR Stefon Diggs: 'I wanted it to be my home' Diggs signed a four-year extension on Thursday with the intent to retire a Buffalo Bill.
What Stefon Diggs' new contract means for the Bills' salary cap space The deal currently gives the Bills $7.2 million in cap space for the upcoming season, according to the sports financial website Spotrac.com. T…
Where does Stefon Diggs' new contract land him among NFL wide receivers? The extension would place Diggs in the top five for both highest paid wide receivers in the NFL and highest total guarantees among wide receiv…
