History of Stefon Diggs in Timeline

Stefon Marsean 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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1960: Yardage Ranking

Since 1960, Stefon Diggs's yardage over his first four games ranked 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 games with 152 and 172 receiving yards.

November 29, 1993: Stefon Diggs's Birth

On November 29, 1993, Stefon Marsean Diggs was born. He would later become a professional football wide receiver in the NFL.

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1997: Cris Carter's Performance

In 1997, Cris Carter had back-to-back games with 121 and 107 receiving yards.

1998: Vikings Rookie Record

In 1998, Randy Moss was the first Vikings rookie to record consecutive 100-yard games, a feat that Stefon Diggs later matched.

2000: Moss and Carter achieve 1000+ yards

In 2000, Moss and Carter were the last pair of Vikings to achieve 1000+ receiving yards until Diggs and Adam Thielen reached the mark in 2018.

2003: Anquan Boldin's Record

In 2003, Anquan Boldin recorded 464 yards in his first four games, surpassing Stefon Diggs's yardage in his first four career games since 1960.

2005: Marcus Robinson's Record

In 2005, Marcus Robinson was the last Viking before Stefon Diggs in 2019 to have three touchdowns in a game.

January 2008: Death of Diggs's father

In January 2008, Stefon Diggs's father passed away. This event led the 14-year-old Stefon to assume greater responsibilities as a father figure for his younger brothers and influenced his decision to stay close to home when choosing a college.

2009: Torrey Smith's Record

In 2009, Torrey Smith posted 2,192 all-purpose yards which was more than Stefon Diggs' 1,896 all-purpose yards in 2012.

2010: Junior Year Success

In 2010, as a junior at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, Stefon Diggs recorded 810 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns, earning runner-up for the Gatorade Maryland Player of the Year.

2011: Track and Field Achievements

In 2011, Stefon Diggs competed as a sprinter in track and field, placing 7th in the 100-meter dash prelims at the Bill Carver T&F Classic and contributing to his 4 × 200 m team's 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 following his senior season.

February 10, 2012: Committed to University of Maryland

On February 10, 2012, Stefon Diggs committed to the University of Maryland after being highly scouted as a five-star recruit.

2012: Played for Maryland Terrapins

In 2012, Stefon Diggs started playing for the Maryland Terrapins football team under coach Randy Edsall.

2012: U.S. Army All-American Bowl

In 2012, Stefon Diggs was invited to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl after a successful high school career.

2012: Freshman Season at Maryland

In 2012, as a true freshman, Stefon Diggs played in 11 games for Maryland, achieving significant all-purpose yardage and earning ACC Rookie of the Week honors multiple times.

2013: Sophomore Season Injury

In 2013, Stefon Diggs's sophomore season was cut short due to a season-ending fibula injury sustained at Wake Forest, limiting him to seven games.

2014: Played for Maryland Terrapins

In 2014, Stefon Diggs continued playing for the Maryland Terrapins football team under coach Randy Edsall, marking his last year with the team.

2015: Entered NFL Draft

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

2015: Signed with Minnesota Vikings

In 2015, Stefon Diggs signed a four-year, $2.5 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings after being drafted in the fifth round of the NFL draft.

2015: Rookie Season Achievements

In 2015, despite being inactive for the first three games, Stefon Diggs led the Vikings in receptions (52) and receiving yards (720) during his rookie season.

January 19, 2016: Named to PFWA All-Rookie Team

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

September 11, 2017: Diggs's Performance Against the Saints

On September 11, 2017, in the season opener against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, Diggs had 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 with the Vikings.

2017: Vikings 2017 Season

In 2017, The Vikings finished the season with a 13–3 record, clinching the NFC North division and a bye in the first round of the playoffs. Diggs had 137 receiving yards and a touchdown against the Saints and made the "Minneapolis Miracle" play.

July 31, 2018: Diggs Signs Contract Extension

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

2018: NFL Top 100 Players of 2018

In 2018, Diggs was ranked 65th on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2019: Diggs's 2019 Season

In 2019, Diggs finished with 63 receptions for 1,130 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.

2019: NFL Top 100 Players of 2019

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

March 20, 2020: Diggs Traded to the Bills

On March 20, 2020, the Vikings traded Diggs and their seventh round draft pick to the Buffalo Bills for multiple draft picks.

2020: Diggs's 2020 Season

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

2020: NFL Top 100 Players of 2020

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

2020: Traded to Buffalo Bills

In 2020, Stefon Diggs was traded to the Buffalo Bills after playing several seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.

2021: NFL Top 100 Players of 2021

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

2021: Draft Pick

In 2021, the Vikings used the fourth round draft pick received from the Bills in the 2020 Stefon Diggs trade.

April 6, 2022: Diggs Signs Contract Extension with Bills

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

2022: Diggs's 2022 Season Performance

In 2022, Diggs finished the season with 1,429 receiving yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns on 108 receptions. He was named as a Pro Bowler for the third consecutive season.

2022: Diggs's Contract Restructure

In 2022, Diggs signed a four-year contract extension with the Bills, which was restructured when he was traded to the Texans in 2024.

2022: NFL Top 100 Players of 2022

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

2023: Diggs's 2023 Season Performance

In 2023, Diggs finished with 107 receptions for 1,183 yards and eight touchdowns. He earned a fourth consecutive Pro Bowl nomination.

2023: NFL Top 100 Players of 2023

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

2023: Contract End Year

In 2023, Stefon Diggs's 5 year contract with the Vikings was set to expire.

April 3, 2024: Diggs Traded to the Texans

On April 3, 2024, Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans in exchange for draft picks. His contract was restructured into a one-year, $22.52 million deal.

October 2024: Rumored relationship with Cardi B

In October 2024, Stefon Diggs was rumored to be in a relationship with rapper Cardi B.

December 2024: Appearance in "Nasty Christmas" episode of American Dad!

In December 2024, Stefon Diggs appeared as himself in the "Nasty Christmas" episode of the TV show American Dad!, a show he has been a longtime fan of.

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2024: NFL Top 100 Players of 2024

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

2024: Traded to Houston Texans

In 2024, Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans and later signed a three-year deal with the Patriots the following season.

2024: Diggs's 2024 Season

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

March 28, 2025: Diggs Signs with the Patriots

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

May 2025: Video Surfaces Online

In May 2025, a video of Diggs with women on a yacht holding a pink substance surfaced online and sparked media attention. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced that the team would start an investigation on the incident.

June 1, 2025: Relationship with Cardi B confirmed

On June 1, 2025, Cardi B publicly confirmed her relationship with Stefon Diggs in an Instagram post that included photos of them together.

June 2025: Diggs Responds to the Incident

In June 2025, Diggs responded to the incident, saying that he had a good conversation with coach Vrabel and that he would like to keep his personal life private.