Bills’ Josh Allen blames media for overblowing Stefon Diggs situation last month

Stefon Diggs’ preliminary absence from necessary Buffalo Bills exercises final month set off crimson flags amongst sports activities pundits over what might be conserving the star large receiver from his crew.

After coach Sean McDermott referred to as Diggs’ absence concerning, the large receiver cleared the air with the teaching workers and crew officers and was again out on the observe area.

Quarterback Josh Allen on Wednesday referred to as your complete state of affairs overblown.

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“I really like him. That is my man. The media has blown this to this point out of proportion,” Allen advised Barstool Sports activities’ “Bussin’ with the Boys” podcast. “We’re in rookie or minicamp. We’re not taking part in a recreation for 4 months. He would not present up for sooner or later. He is nonetheless there. Coach requested him to go dwelling. They’re in talks. They’re making an attempt to resolve some issues.

“It wasn’t something main. And (the) media blew it up. They’re nonetheless speaking about it. Let it go. There isn’t any cause to proceed speaking about it.”

Diggs didn’t initially report for crew physicals and later appeared on the crew facility however didn’t initially observe.

Josh Allen celebrates with Stefon Diggs of the Buffalo Payments after a landing towards the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Photos)

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Allen mentioned final month that Diggs’ issues have been unresolved points courting again to the tip of final season, together with having some extra enter into the offense.

“This doesn’t work what we’re doing right here with out him,” Allen mentioned on the time.

“He’s a fiery competitor. On the finish of the day, he desires to win, this crew desires to win, and make no mistake, he’s a Buffalo Invoice. We’re going to work this out. He doesn’t need this to be a distraction.”

Diggs emerged as one of many prime receivers within the NFL for the reason that Minnesota Vikings traded him to Buffalo within the offseason previous to the 2020 season. Final season, he had a career-high 11 landing catches and was a Professional Bowler for the third time.

Buffalo Payments quarterback Josh Allen and large receiver Stefon Diggs after a 17-yard landing catch towards the Chiefs on Oct. 16, 2022, at GEHA Area at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri. (Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Photos)

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His new four-year, $96 million contract kicks on this season. Buffalo remains to be among the best groups within the NFL.