Even though he was on the wrong side of 30 and coming off a season-ending ACL tear, Stefon Diggs successfully secured a sizable contract in free agency. The veteran put his signature under a three-year, $63.5 million pact with the New England Patriots that made him the 20th highest paid wide receiver in the NFL on an annual value basis.
However, there is a catch. A closer look at the deal reveals that is effectively three one-year deals put together, which allows the Patriots a relatively easy out after every season.
Given that structure, it is fair to label the pact a “prove it” deal for Diggs.