The Buffalo Bills made a surprising move on Wednesday by trading their star wide receiver, Stefon Diggs, to the Houston Texans. In exchange for Diggs, the Bills received a 2025 second-round pick from the Minnesota Vikings. The Bills also sent a 2024 sixth-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Texans as part of the deal.
Diggs had been with the Bills for four years and had been a key contributor to the team's success. During his tenure in Buffalo, he recorded 5,372 receiving yards, 37 touchdowns, and earned four Pro Bowl selections. However, the Bills were facing financial constraints and needed to free up cap space for the future.
Bills general manager Brandon Beane acknowledged that the team may not be better off immediately after the trade, but emphasized that they are focused on long-term success. Beane stated that the move was not a sign of the Bills giving up or taking a step back, but rather a strategic decision to improve the team's chances of winning.
With Diggs gone, the Bills' wide receiver depth chart will now feature players like Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel, and Mack Hollins, none of whom had more than 700 receiving yards last season. Beane expressed confidence in the current group but acknowledged that the team will continue to explore options to bolster their receiving corps.
There are still several veteran wide receivers available in free agency, including Hunter Renfrow, Odell Beckham Jr., and Michael Thomas. The Bills also have the No. 28 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, which they could use to select a wide receiver.
Beane also revealed that he had not spoken to quarterback Josh Allen since the trade, but had previously alerted him to the possibility of a move. He assured that he would circle back with Allen to discuss the situation.
Despite the trade, the Bills' Super Bowl odds saw a slight decrease, moving from +1200 to +1400. While losing a talented player like Diggs is significant, the Bills remain confident in their offense and believe they have the pieces to continue competing at a high level.