Stefon Diggs shared the pettiest quote after Texans’ loss
Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs (1) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Stefon Diggs is not the classiest character out there, and he knows it.
Diggs got into a confrontation with Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander prior to his Houston Texans’ 24-22 road loss on Sunday.
Diggs was on his way to the Texans’ locker room prior to kickoff when he heard some chirping from the Packers, and he responded. He was the lone Texans player in the middle of things while surrounded by multiple Packers members.
Tempers flaring ahead of Texans Packers 👀 pic.twitter.com/hCwgw6yJGH
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) October 20, 2024
Alexander is known for being a trash-talker — and the two have a history — so Diggs decided to engage.
The Houston receiver went on to have just 5 catches for 23 yards in his team’s defeat.
After the game, Diggs was asked about the pregame incident. He gave the most petty response and said he’s not someone who takes the high road.
“I don’t give a f–k if I’m by myself or with a million. I’m never the bigger person. I ain’t letting s–t go,” Diggs said after the game. “They picked it up or whatever. But I ain’t with the football tough guy s—.”
#Texans WR Stefon Diggs after the game that he said pregame he heard someone “chirping” and said “I’m never the bigger person I’m not letting s—- go.” pic.twitter.com/csMDqvHGpy
— DJ Bien-Aime (@Djbienaime) October 20, 2024
Whatever Diggs lacks in class, he at least makes up for with honesty. That sort of mindset has rewarded him on the football field, but it’s also led to splits with the Vikings and Bills despite successful runs with both teams.