According to league sources, as part of their blockbuster trade to acquire wide receiver Stefon Diggs, the Houston Texans wiped out the final three years on his contract, giving him the ability to become a free agent after this season.
The Texans also took the $3.5 million guaranteed to Diggs next season and moved it up into this season, giving him a raise and assuring him of $22.52 million in guaranteed money in 2024.
The Texans acquired Diggs on Wednesday, sending a 2025 second-round pick (via the Minnesota Vikings) to Buffalo. A three-time captain with the Bills, Diggs signed a four-year, $104 million contract extension with the team in April 2022. Stefon Diggs set a variety of team and league records during his time with the Bills, including being one of four players in NFL history to record four consecutive seasons with 100-plus receptions.
Diggs is also one of two receivers to be selected to the Pro Bowl in each of the past four seasons, along with Tyreek Hill.