Stefon Diggs made it clear that he doesn't want to steal Ja'Lynn Polk's jersey number while details emerge about his contract.

One of the top priorities for new coach Mike Vrabel and New England's front office was to improve the talent around quarterback Drake Maye heading into his second season. The Patriots had only two players — tight end Hunter Henry and Demario Douglas — tally at least 60 receptions and 600 receiving yards last season.

As it does for most aging players, time weighed on Diggs’ mind. He will turn 32 in November, his prime fading into the rearview and a shrinking road ahead. Diggs has entrusted Patriots coach Mike Vrabel — someone who played 14 years in the NFL — with maximizing the rest of his playing days.