Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott acknowledges that Stefon Diggs will not be replaced next season after being traded to the Houston Texans. He believes the team will need multiple players to fill the void.
McDermott expressed disappointment over the loss of Stef Diggs, a great player who played a significant role in winning games. He expressed hope for new players to fill the void and wish him well.
The Bills faced a salary cap crunch and faced tough decisions in trading Diggs, releasing veterans and restructuring Von Miller’s contract. The trade added $3.24 million to the salary cap, but will provide an even greater benefit next season, as per Buffalo News’ Mark Gaughan.
“The biggest salary cap upside is Diggs won’t count anything toward the Bills’ 2025 cap,” Gaughan wrote. “If Diggs had been on the roster in 2025 he would have counted $27.3 million. Thus, the Bills have made their cap situation considerably easier for 2025.”
McDermott said there had been some internal discussions before trading Diggs. When asked if quarterback Josh Allen was part of those discussions, McDermott said there was “collaboration” but did not directly address what part Allen may have played in the process.
The Bills are expected to replace Diggs in the NFL Draft, with some analysts predicting a significant move up the draft board to acquire Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr.
Maaddi suggests the Bills could face pressure after unloading Diggs and could consider drafting Harrison, despite a slipped stock due to offseason workouts, as they need a No. 1 wideout for a Super Bowl win.
