FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- On Sunday evening, Stefon Diggs entered the New England Patriots auditorium and stepped up to the podium with an energetic hop.

"Everyone looks so comfortable," he said, greeting the media with a smile.

The Patriots had just cruised to a 42-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers , in which the wide receiver, too, looked comfortable. For the first time in 22 games, he crossed the 100-receiving yard threshold. He called it a "turn the corner" day.

"I'm just super excited and want to keep building," Diggs said.

When the Patriots signed the four-time Pro Bowler to a three-year, $69 million contract in March, there were many uncertainties.

It was unknown if Diggs, who sustained a torn right ACL last October , would be ready for the start of the 2025 regula

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