Stefon Diggs contract: Know the detailed breakdown of the WR’s contract

The Bills WR is set to earn handsomely this year. Let's look into his contract details.


Stefon Diggs contract: Know the detailed breakdown of the WR’s contract

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Stefon Marsean Diggs plays as a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was born in Alexandria, Virginia, on November 29th, 1993. Stefon Diggs was raised in Maryland, where he attended high school and started his football journey.

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Being a multi-skilled athlete, he played basketball, and he continued to play football in high school and college. He also ran track and did well as a sprinter. Rivals.com ranked Diggs as the second-best wide receiver recruit in the nation and even the top Maryland recruit. He attended college and continued playing for his college, the University of Maryland, thanks to his athletic scholarship.

The Minnesota Vikings selected him in the 2015 NFL draft. Diggs then started following his dream of becoming a football player, and he soon started winning titles for it. Diggs’ career highlights include being named first-team All-Pro in 2020, competing twice in the Pro Bowl in 2020 and 2021, and many others. The WR was later traded to the Buffalo Bills of the NFL in the 2020 draft after five seasons with the Vikings.

In addition, he signed a $96 million four-year contract with the team till the 2026 season.

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Contract details of Stefon Diggs

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Starting from his draft, which came into being in 2015, he was opted by the Minnesota Vikings for two years for $2,507,713. This included a signing bonus of $227,713 and earned a base salary of $626,928.

Later, his exemplary abilities led the team to sign him for a 5-year extension, giving him a handsome payment of $72,000,000. This figure included a signing bonus of $15,000,000 and an average salary of $14,400,000. He also earned a guaranteed sum of $40,007,000.

Diggs was further traded to another franchise, Buffalo Bills, that signed him for 4 years, giving him a massive sum of $96,000,000. This figure included his signing bonus of $21,500,000 and a guaranteed sum of $70,000,000. He earned an annual payment of $24,000,000 in 2022.

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How much will the WR earn in 2023?

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Talking about his figures in 2023, Diggs will see a drastic increment with his improved field performance. This year has marked another step in his career and he is set to earn a base salary of $7,910,000 and a signing figure of $16,000,000 and a roster bonus of $255,000.

He will also earn a lucrative yearly cash of $24,415,000, which is going to add more to his pile of wealth.

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