History of Stefon Diggs in Timeline

Stefon Diggs is an American professional football wide receiver currently playing for the New England Patriots in the NFL. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft after playing college football at the University of Maryland.

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1960: NFL Record Comparison

Since 1960, Stefon Diggs' yardage over four games ranks him second among all NFL players in their first four career games.

1969: Gene Washington's performance

In 1969, Gene Washington had back-to-back 100-plus-yard games in the first two games of the season, with 152 and 172 yards respectively. Stefon Diggs would eventually join him and Cris Carter as the only three receivers in team history to accomplish this feat.

November 29, 1993: Stefon Diggs' Birth

On November 29, 1993, Stefon Marsean Diggs was born. He is now an American professional football wide receiver.

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1997: Cris Carter's performance

In 1997, Cris Carter had back-to-back 100-plus-yard games in the first two games of the season, with 121 and 107 yards respectively. Stefon Diggs would eventually join him and Gene Washington as the only three receivers in team history to accomplish this feat.

1998: Randy Moss Record

In 1998, Randy Moss had consecutive 100-yard games as a Vikings rookie, a feat that Diggs later matched.

2000: Diggs and Thielen reach milestone

In 2000, Diggs and Adam Thielen became the first pair of Vikings wide receivers with 1,000+ receiving yards each since Randy Moss and Cris Carter achieved the same milestone.

2000: Moss and Carter achieve milestone

In 2000, Randy Moss and Cris Carter became the first pair of Vikings wide receivers with 900 yards each, a milestone that Diggs and Adam Thielen would later replicate.

2003: Anquan Boldin's Rookie Record

Since 1960, Stefon Diggs' yardage over four games ranks him second among all NFL players in their first four career games since 1960, behind only Anquan Boldin's 464 yards in 2003.

2005: Marcus Robinson's performance

In 2005, Marcus Robinson became the first Viking player to accomplish the feat of scoring three touchdowns in a single game.

January 2008: Death of Diggs's father

In January 2008, Stefon Diggs's father passed away, leaving the then 14-year-old Diggs to assume a more significant role as a father figure for his younger brothers. This event influenced his decision to remain close to home when selecting a college.

2009: Torrey Smith's Record

In 2009, Torrey Smith posted 2,192 all-purpose yards, the most in a single season in school history. In 2012, Stefon Diggs trailed behind him.

2010: Junior Year Achievements

In 2010, as a junior, Stefon Diggs recorded 810 receiving yards with 23 touchdowns and was the runner-up for the Gatorade Maryland Player of the Year.

2011: Track and Field Achievements

In 2011, Stefon Diggs competed as a sprinter, placing 7th in the 100-meter dash prelims at the Bill Carver T&F Classic with a time of 12.00 seconds and helped his 4 × 200 m team to a third-place finish.

2011: U.S. Army All-American Junior Combine MVP

In 2011, Stefon Diggs was named MVP of the U.S. Army All-American Junior Combine.

February 10, 2012: Commitment to University of Maryland

On February 10, 2012, Stefon Diggs committed to the University of Maryland to play football.

2012: Maryland Terrapins Football

From 2012 to 2014, Stefon Diggs played football for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland.

2012: U.S. Army All-American Bowl Invitation

In 2012, Stefon Diggs was invited to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

2012: Freshman Season at Maryland

In 2012, as a true freshman, Stefon Diggs played in 11 games for Maryland, ranking second in the ACC in all-purpose yards.

2013: Season-Ending Injury

In 2013, Stefon Diggs played in only seven games before suffering a season-ending injury against Wake Forest, despite which, he still received an honorable mention All-ACC selection.

2014: Maryland Terrapins Football

From 2012 to 2014, Stefon Diggs played football for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland.

2015: Enters NFL Draft

After his junior season, Stefon Diggs decided to forgo his senior season and entered the 2015 NFL draft.

2015: NFL Combine Performance

In 2015, Stefon Diggs ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds at the NFL Combine.

2015: NFL Draft Selection

In 2015, Stefon Diggs was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the NFL draft.

2015: Signing with Minnesota Vikings

In 2015, Stefon Diggs was selected in the fifth round of the NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings and signed a four-year deal.

2015: Leading Vikings Receiver

In 2015, despite being inactive for the first three games, Diggs led the Vikings in receptions and receiving yards.

January 19, 2016: NFL All-Rookie Team Selection

On January 19, 2016, Stefon Diggs was named to the Pro Football Writers of America's (PFWA) 2015 NFL All-Rookie team.

2016: Diggs's 2016 season

In 2016, Stefon Diggs completed the season with 84 receptions on 111 targets for 903 yards and three touchdowns. His 75% catch rate was ranked fifth among NFL wide receivers.

September 11, 2017: Season opener against the Saints

On September 11, 2017, in the season opener against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, Diggs recorded seven receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns.

2017: Minneapolis Miracle

In 2017, Stefon Diggs caught the "Minneapolis Miracle" pass during the NFL playoffs, a significant highlight in his career.

2017: Vikings' 2017 season and "Minneapolis Miracle"

In 2017, the Vikings concluded the season with a 13–3 record, securing the NFC North division and a first-round bye in the playoffs. During the NFC divisional round against the Saints, Diggs made the "Minneapolis Miracle" play, a 61-yard touchdown with 10 seconds left, resulting in a 29–24 victory.

July 31, 2018: Diggs signs contract extension with Vikings

On July 31, 2018, Diggs signed a five-year, $72 million contract extension with the Vikings, keeping him with the team through the 2023 season.

2018: Diggs ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2018

In 2018, Diggs was ranked 65th on the NFL Top 100 Players list, recognizing his performance in the previous season.

2019: Diggs ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2019

In 2019, Diggs was ranked 73rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2019: Diggs's 2019 Season

In 2019, Stefon Diggs concluded the season with 63 receptions for 1,130 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.

March 20, 2020: Diggs traded to Buffalo Bills

On March 20, 2020, Diggs was traded by the Vikings, along with a seventh-round draft pick, to the Buffalo Bills. The Vikings received the Bills' first, fifth, and sixth round picks in the 2020 NFL draft and a fourth round pick in the 2021 NFL draft in return.

2020: Diggs's Pro Bowl season with the Bills

During the 2020 season, Diggs tallied 127 receptions and 1,535 yards, both leading the NFL, with eight touchdowns. He earned his first Pro Bowl honor and was voted First Team on the Associated Press' All-Pro Team.

2020: Diggs ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2020

In 2020, Diggs was ranked 54th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2020: Trade to Buffalo Bills

In 2020, Stefon Diggs was traded to the Buffalo Bills. He quickly surpassed 100 catches with his new team and broke the franchise record for receiving yards in a season.

2021: Diggs ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2021

In 2021, Diggs was ranked 11th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2021: Vikings receive fourth round pick

The Vikings received the Bills' fourth round pick in the 2021 NFL draft in return for trading Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills.

April 6, 2022: Diggs signs contract extension with the Bills

On April 6, 2022, Diggs signed a four-year, $96 million contract extension with the Bills, securing his place with the team through the 2027 season.

2022: Diggs's 2022 season and Pro Bowl selection

In 2022, Diggs finished the season with 1,429 receiving yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns on 108 receptions. He was named a Pro Bowler for the third consecutive season. Diggs was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.

2022: Diggs ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2022

In 2022, Diggs was ranked 26th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2022: Texans restructure contract extension with the Bills

On April 3, 2024, the Houston Texans restructured Diggs' four-year contract extension from the Bills in 2022 with two years remaining into a one-year, $22.52 million deal.

2023: Diggs ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2023

In 2023, Diggs was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2023: Diggs's contract end date

In July 31, 2018, Diggs signed a five-year, $72 million contract extension with the Vikings, keeping him with the team through the 2023 season.

2023: Diggs's 2023 season and Pro Bowl nomination

In the 2023 season, Diggs recorded 107 receptions for 1,183 yards and eight touchdowns. He earned a fourth consecutive Pro Bowl nomination. Diggs was ranked 56th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.

April 3, 2024: Diggs traded to Houston Texans

On April 3, 2024, Stefon Diggs, along with draft selections, was traded to the Houston Texans. The Texans restructured his four-year contract extension with the Bills from 2022 into a one-year, $22.52 million deal.

2024: Diggs's 2024 season

In 2024, Diggs finished the season with 47 receptions for 496 yards and three touchdowns, suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 8.

2024: Diggs ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2024

In 2024, Diggs was ranked 56th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2024: Trade to Houston Texans

In 2024, Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans.

March 28, 2025: Diggs signs with the New England Patriots

On March 28, 2025, Diggs signed a three-year $63.5 million contract with the New England Patriots.

2025: Texans acquire draft pick as part of Diggs trade

On April 3, 2024, the Houston Texans acquired a second-round selection, originally from the Minnesota Vikings, in the 2025 NFL draft as part of the trade for Stefon Diggs.