The Minnesota Vikings signed star receiver Stefon Diggs to a massive contract extension on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The five-year deal is worth $72 million with $40 million guaranteed. Diggs can earn as much as $81 million over the life of the contract.
At first glance, the contract appears like a massive overpay for a player who has yet to amass 1,000 yards in any season of his career, but a look beyond the box score reveals just how talented Diggs is.
In 14 games last season, Diggs secured 64 catches for 849 yards and eight touchdowns. In 2016, he registered 903 yards in 13 games. Nagging injuries are the only thing that's stopped him from putting up top-tier statistics.
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They haven't stopped him from making highlight-reel plays, however. No play rings louder than last year's miraculous game-winning 61-yard touchdown against the Saints in the playoffs. Diggs will forever be a part of Vikings history because of that moment.
The Bears had success shutting down Diggs last season. In Week 5, Diggs was targeted four times and held to one catch for four yards. In Week 17, Diggs caught six passes for 65 yards and a score.
Overall, Diggs has 24 catches for 295 yards and five touchdowns in five career games against Chicago.