Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills
During his first news conference since the Buffalo Bills traded star wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans earlier this month, quarterback Josh Allen addressed the transaction with reporters on Thursday. Acknowledging the nature of the business, Allen emphasized his focus on quarterbacking and leading his team to success, rather than orchestrating personnel changes.
Questions surrounding the relationship between Allen and Diggs surfaced during the Bills’ home playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in January 2023, casting a shadow over the team throughout the past season. Diggs’ final touchdown catch of the 2023 campaign occurred during Buffalo’s Week 12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, followed by a pivotal fourth-quarter drop in the divisional-round playoff defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Expressing gratitude for Diggs’ contributions, Allen shared that he exchanged messages with the wide receiver, expressing appreciation and well wishes for his future endeavors. Despite offseason departures preceding Diggs’ trade, DraftKings Sportsbook still favors the Bills to win the AFC East division title, likely due to expectations surrounding Allen’s potential to secure his first regular-season Most Valuable Player Award.
Reflecting on their time together, Allen credited Diggs for his influence in shaping his quarterbacking skills over the past four seasons. As DraftKings lists Allen among the top betting favorites for the upcoming season’s MVP honors, speculation arises about the possibility of Allen acknowledging Diggs during a potential acceptance speech in February 2025.
