Patriots legend Deion Branch has high praise for Stefon Diggs' move to New England

Former Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch is a big fan of New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

On the popular 'Up And Adams Show' on Thursday, Branch described Diggs as one of the best receivers in the league. He also outlined how Diggs was exactly what New England needed at the WR position.

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"Stefon is a dawg. I love everything about the young man's game. He's exactly what we need at that receiver position. This guy loves the game of football... He's a complete receiver. He's the reason why all these young men that are in high school and college are walking around talking about, 'I'm him,' that's where you're getting this from."

Diggs signed a three-year contract worth up to $69 million with the Patriots this offseason after spending last season with the Houston Texans. After starting the 2024 season strong, Diggs tore his ACL and required surgery, forcing the longtime Buffalo Bills receiver to miss the remainder of the year.

At the time of his season-ending injury, Diggs had 47 receptions for 496 yards and three touchdowns for the Texans.

Can Stefon Diggs return to his best after serious knee injury?

When healthy, Diggs has proven that he is one of the best receivers in the NFL. He is an elite route runner, has strong hands, and is quick and agile. However, at the age of 31 and coming off a serious knee injury, there are questions about whether Diggs will ever be able to find his previous form again.

However, even if he is not the player he once was, Diggs should be the best receiver quarterback Drake Maye has played with since entering the NFL. New England struggled at WR in 2024 and needed to acquire someone to help their star QB moving forward.

Maye and Diggs have the chance to become one of the top QB-WR duos across the league next season.

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