Stefon Diggs Joins Patriots, Will Mentor Drake Maye

Stefon Diggs, following an injury-shortened tenure with the Houston Texans, has signed with the New England Patriots and is expected to mentor young quarterback Drake Maye. Diggs’ arrival reunites him with former AFC East rival Josh Allen, who praised Diggs’ leadership and predicted he would accelerate Maye’s development. Allen, who formed a top-tier passing duo with Diggs in Buffalo, described Maye as one of his favorite young quarterbacks and highlighted Diggs’ value to New England’s offense. The Patriots hope Diggs will help revitalize their attack after Maye’s challenging rookie season, though there are lingering concerns about Diggs’ recovery from a major knee injury. The move is seen as strengthening the Patriots’ receiving corps and poses a new challenge to Buffalo’s dominance in the AFC East. Analysts and Allen alike recognize that Diggs could transform the Patriots’ offense and alter the division’s competitive balance.