In a stunning move, the Buffalo Bills have finalized a trade agreement to send four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans. Sources close to the deal revealed to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday that Diggs will be heading to Houston in exchange for draft-pick compensation.
As part of the deal, the Bills will receive a 2025 second-round pick, via the Minnesota Vikings, along with a 2024 sixth-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick from the Texans. This trade signals a significant shift for both teams, with the Bills parting ways with a key offensive weapon and the Texans bolstering their lineup with seasoned talent.
For the Texans, this move underscores their commitment to surrounding quarterback C.J. Stroud with experienced playmakers. The acquisition of Diggs follows their offseason trade for running back Joe Mixon from the Cincinnati Bengals, whom they promptly signed to a lucrative three-year, $27 million extension. Additionally, the Texans made waves on the defensive front by securing star pass-rusher Danielle Hunter with a hefty two-year, $49 million deal in free agency.
Diggs now joins an impressive Texans offense, led by reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year, C.J. Stroud. Alongside Mixon, the receiving corps boasts talent in Nico Collins and Tank Dell, with tight end Dalton Schultz adding another dimension to the passing game.
Meanwhile, the Bills have opted for a different strategy this offseason, parting ways with several veteran players in a bid to reallocate resources. Notable departures include cornerstone defensive figures Tre’Davious White and Jordan Poyer, as well as starting center Mitch Morse, who were released in salary cap maneuvers. Additionally, wide receiver Gabriel Davis and outside linebacker Leonard Floyd found new homes with the Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco 49ers, respectively, in free agency.
The trade of Diggs marks a significant transition for both the Bills and the Texans, with each team charting its course for the future. As the NFL offseason progresses, fans will be eagerly anticipating how these moves shape the landscape of the upcoming season.