Stefon Diggs Shares Heartfelt Message For Bills Fans Ahead Of Super Bowl

The former Bills wide receiver expresses love for Buffalo despite controversial departure.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 4:55pm

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Stefon Diggs, the former Buffalo Bills wide receiver who now plays for another team in the Super Bowl, shared a heartfelt message for Bills fans this week. Despite the controversy surrounding his departure from the team, Diggs expressed his continued love and appreciation for the Bills fanbase, known as "Bills Mafia", and had kind words for quarterback Josh Allen.

Why it matters

Diggs was a key part of the Bills' offense during his time in Buffalo, but his exit from the team was contentious. This message shows he still has affection for the city and its passionate fans, even as he prepares to play against them in the Super Bowl.

The details

In an interview, Diggs was asked what he would say to Bills fans, many of whom were sad to see him leave. Diggs responded by saying he still loves Bills fans even if they don't feel the same way, and he encouraged them to "keep hanging [their] hat" on quarterback Josh Allen, who he believes will be a Hall of Famer. Diggs also called Bills Mafia one of the top 3 fan bases in the world and said he hopes he and Bills fans can "hug it out" someday.

  • Diggs made these comments this week as he prepares to play in the Super Bowl.

The players

Stefon Diggs

A former wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills who now plays for another team in the Super Bowl.

Josh Allen

The quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, who Diggs praised as a future Hall of Famer.

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What they’re saying

“I still love Bills fans even if they don't feel the same way that I do. Keep hanging your hat on your quarterback (Josh Allen) because he's going to be a hall of famer. Bills Mafia is one of the top 3 fanbases in the world (because I have to rock with my guys) and I hope that maybe one day we'd be able to hug it out.”

— Stefon Diggs (wbuf.com)

The takeaway

Despite the controversy surrounding Stefon Diggs' departure from the Buffalo Bills, he still holds affection for the team's passionate fanbase and believes their quarterback, Josh Allen, is destined for the Hall of Fame. This message of reconciliation shows that even in the high-stakes world of professional sports, there can be room for healing and mutual respect between players and fans.