Bills Coach Sean McDermott Clears Air On Stefon Diggs Situation

A dramatic change in turn from the Buffalo head coach

Panic set in Buffalo when Stefon Diggs no-showed the start of mandatory minicamp Tuesday, but there was a swift attitude adjustment a day later.

The All-Pro wide receiver was present for Wednesday’s minicamp practice, and things went off without a hitch. Diggs went on social media claiming there were lies said in the media.

His quarterback Josh Allen supported Diggs, and his head coach also had his back.

“There’s a lot things out there that aren’t accurate,” Sean McDermott told reporters, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. “Let me be clear — Stef did everything he was asked to do. He was here Monday, executed his physical on time. … We got to a point yesterday where we felt like we all needed a break and some space.”

McDermott added: “It was not Stef leaving unexcused. He was excused by me. And those conversations have gotten us to what I think, and believe, is a great spot. And sometimes you gotta have conversations … I appreciate Stef being willing.”

The Bills head coach confirmed other reports that stated Diggs was at the team’s facility for pre-minicamp testing. But it still was a sharp turn from McDermott who admitted he was “very concerned” about his star’s absence Tuesday. However, now, they’re in “a great spot.”

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Due to Diggs’ extension and part of his salary being shifted into a signing bonus, it was unlikely the 29-year-old was angling for a trade out of Buffalo, like had been teased in earlier in the offseason.

It still was a strange ordeal between the sides, but it looks like things, as of Wednesday, are resolved.