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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel breaks silence on Stefon Diggs signing

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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel elaborated on the team's decision to sign four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs when appearing on the "Green Light Podcast" with Chris Long.

After failing to sign multiple free agent receivers, the Patriots finally landed on a three-year, $69 million deal with Diggs, a 31-year-old wideout coming off a torn ACL. This was clearly a situation where the need was too great to pass up.

“Just trying to make sure we're supporting Drake and supporting the football team," Vrabel said. "And again, this is a highly competitive, confident receiver that's produced throughout his career in multiple ways.