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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye says he's already established a great relationship with newly signed wide receiver Stefon Diggs. 3a2i6i

"He seems like an awesome teammate," Maye told reporters Monday, according to 98.5 The Sports Hub. "He's my locker mate, one down from beside me. We talk all the time. He's a veteran in this league. He's made a lot of plays, played in a lot of big-time games. Just an awesome voice for the receiver room, for this offense."

The Patriots handed Diggs a three-year, $69-million deal in free agency earlier this offseason. He sparked controversy a couple of weeks ago after a video surfaced showing him ing a bag of pink crystals while on a boat. Head coach Mike Vrabel declined to comment whether he spoke with Diggs about the incident.

Diggs spent the 2024 campaign with the Houston Texans after a four-year run with the Buffalo Bills. He's rehabbing the torn ACL he suffered in October, but he's participated in some drills during OTAs.

"He's played in some playoff games. He's had some big games," Maye added. "Once he recovers, and he's getting back out there, I'm looking forward to being able to throw him some footballs. It's always good having a guy like that on your team."

The 31-year-old Diggs is expected to be Maye's top target for the 2025 season. New England struggled to get production from the wide receiver position last season, as DeMario Douglas led the group with only 621 receiving yards.

Diggs has earned four Pro Bowl nominations during his 10-year career. He has 10,491 receiving yards and 70 touchdowns in 144 career games.