FOXBOROUGH – It’s been 311 days since Stefon Diggs played in an NFL game.

Coming off a season-ending knee injury, it’s already impressive that the receiver is practicing and preparing to play in the Patriots ’ regular-season opener this weekend. On Wednesday, Diggs took it a step forward.

Asked if he’ll be on a pitch count against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Pro Bowl receiver quickly responded.

“Hell no,” Diggs said, smiling. “I don’t know. I don’t make the rules. We’ll see how it goes, but I really hope not.”

Ten months ago, Diggs suffered a torn ACL during the Houston Texans’ Week 8 matchup. That led to a long road to get back to football, but Diggs hit the rehab process hard. The 31-year-old worked out at Alkeme Sports RX in Davie, Fla., with Dr. Sharif Tabbah .

During free ag

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