Three wide receivers are poised to be on the move following the trade of Stefon Diggs. The NFL offseason remains active, with the recent trade of Buffalo Bills’ receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans underscoring this fact. Diggs, now set to join his third team in his tenth year in the league, departs the Bills, leaving behind a depleted receiving corps and an unprecedented dead cap situation for the team. However, Diggs’s trade could mark the beginning of further movement in the wide receiver market.
Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers finds himself in an intriguing negotiation amid the team’s efforts to retain key players like George Kittle and Deebo Samuel. With Aiyuk seeking top receiver compensation, the 49ers face salary cap constraints, potentially leading to his departure and the team’s pursuit of a replacement in the upcoming draft.
In Cincinnati, Tee Higgins faces uncertain contract negotiations with the Bengals after being franchise tagged. Higgins’s trade request suggests unresolved talks, coupled with the team’s draft position, may prompt the Bengals to explore alternatives in a receiver-rich draft.
Meanwhile, Justin Jefferson’s contract situation with the Minnesota Vikings remains unresolved amidst quarterback uncertainties following Kirk Cousins’ departure. With Jefferson eyeing a lucrative extension and the Vikings potentially seeking a franchise quarterback, a trade involving Jefferson could be in the cards, particularly with teams like the New England Patriots in need of receiving talent.
