Josh Allen clarified that he didn’t intend to criticize former Buffalo Bills teammate Stefon Diggs when he praised the unselfishness of the team’s current group of wide receivers.
Allen made the comments following the team’s dominant victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 23. Some interpreted his remarks as a veiled criticism of Diggs.
“You know, it’s a great thing when you have a group of guys who don’t care about the stats, don’t care about the touchdowns. Throughout practice, we’ve focused on doing things the right way and finding ways to win football games, and that’s what we’re doing right now,” Allen said, as reported by Pro Football Talk.
Many took this as a jab at Diggs, insinuating that the former receiver was more focused on individual success. However, Allen, who has consistently praised Diggs since his offseason trade to the Houston Texans, insisted there was no hidden agenda in his words.
“I know people are talking, but I’m not trying to bring anyone down,” Allen said, via ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg. “I’ve loved everyone I’ve played with. You don’t need to tear others down to build up your own team. Right now, we’re building each other up and staying together. Everyone in this building feels the same way.”
Josh Allen: ‘I Love 14’ Allen and Diggs maintained a strong relationship during their four seasons together in Buffalo, although there were some heated moments on the field. Diggs was seen frustrated with Allen on the sidelines during a playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023, sparking rumors of tension between them. Allen, however, dismissed any suggestions of a fallout.
This week, Allen reiterated his admiration for Diggs, while shifting focus to the current team.
“I love 14, always have,” Allen said. “But people keep trying to make this into something it’s not. We’re only focused on what’s going on inside our building, and that’s all that matters to us.”
Bills Shine With New-Look Offense
The Bills moved on from both Diggs and No. 2 receiver Gabe Davis in the offseason, bringing in a mix of veteran wideouts and top pick Keon Coleman. Under the leadership of offensive coordinator Joe Brady, the team has embraced a more balanced approach, distributing targets across the offense rather than focusing on a single player.
The strategy has paid off. Buffalo leads the NFL in scoring, averaging 37.3 points per game, with six players catching touchdown passes and five players recording at least five receptions.
Meanwhile, Diggs has also found success in Houston, recording 20 receptions for 164 yards and two touchdowns.
