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NFL Exec Says Stefon Diggs Has Declined 'A Little;' Vertical Speed 'Tapered off'

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As Stefon Diggs looks for a rebound season after a disappointing finish to 2023, there is some concern within the NFL that the four-time Pro Bowler's skill set is on the decline.

In a poll of the top 10 wide receivers going into the 2024 season conducted by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, one AFC executive expressed some doubt about Diggs' talent level right now.

"I saw a little decline—I think his vertical speed has tapered off a bit," the exec said.

Diggs had a fascinating 2023 for the Buffalo Bills that was basically a tale of two parts.