With Tank Dell suffering a season-ending knee injury that will likely keep him out through most of the 2025 season, a reunion between Stefon Diggs and the Houston Texans isn’t off the table.
Houston, fresh off a divisional round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, needs a stable No. 2 weapon opposite Nico Collins. Diggs, who thrived in the Texans’ offense for eight games before suffering a torn ACL against the Indianapolis Colts, could earn more in 2026 with a breakout season in a system he’s comfortable with.
There’s optimism a deal could get done before the start of free agency since Diggs is allowed to re-sign before hitting the open market.
During a segment on Bleacher Report Live, NFL insider James Palmer mentioned that from the outside perspective, most teams believe the four-time Pro Bowler is “leaning” toward staying with the AFC South franchise.
“He was extremely happy there. He was an unselfish teammate. He enjoyed the wide receiver room he was in,” Palmer said Thursday. “They really, really loved having him around. At this point in his career, he’s just looking to win a championship.”
Palmer also mentioned that the Texans never saw a “diva” persona around Diggs as previously stated during his time in Buffalo. When asked to do things for the organization, there was no hesitation from the two-time All-Pro.
NFL Insider @JamesPalmerTV believes Stefon Diggs could end up returning to Houston in 2025
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Diggs, who caught 47 passes for 496 yards and four total touchdowns last season, also understands his role in the system as the high-quality No. 2 target behind Collins. The fourth-year veteran signed a three-year, $75.2 million deal this offseason, is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons since the arrival of C.J. Stroud.
“He knows Nico Collins is the No. 1. He has unfinished business with C.J. Stroud and company,” Palmer said. “Stroud and he really felt like they were building a big chemistry. Stroud has been very vocal about bringing Diggs back.”
CJ Stroud is in such a state of zen right now.
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With the injury occurring in October, Diggs could be limited for most of the offseason workouts. If rehabilitation continues to improve, the 31-year-old could be cleared for the end of training camp and the start of the regular season.
Even if he misses time early, Diggs would be back within the first month to help Houston clinch its third straight AFC South title.
Palmer believes that while Diggs will have a say in the decision, everything falls in the hands of general manager Nick Caserio.
“[Caserio] has built a really good roster in Houston. He’s done a great job assembling young talent and in drafting, but he might listen to his quarterback in terms of bringing back Stefon Diggs,” Palmer said. “I think that’s the most likely thing that ends up happening.”
According to Pro Football Focus, Diggs is projected to sign a one-year deal this offseason worth $12-16 million.