Buffalo Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas stirred up speculation with a cryptic social media post shortly after Stefon Diggs’ trade to the Houston Texans. Sharing a quote from the 2006 film “ATL,” Douglas’ post hinted at a farewell or parting message, leading some fans to connect it with Diggs’ departure.
In the post, Douglas shared a snippet from the movie, expressing a sentiment of distancing oneself from another person. Although Douglas didn’t explicitly mention Diggs or comment on his trade, the timing of the post raised eyebrows among fans, suggesting a potential link to Diggs’ exit.
Bills’ patience wore thin with Stefon Diggs.
Now he’s gone.https://t.co/LRLgLAVYUp
— Tim Graham (@ByTimGraham) April 3, 2024
Fans reacted with surprise, interpreting the movie quote as a veiled message directed at Diggs. Speculation ensued, with some fans speculating about possible behind-the-scenes tensions, while others linked it to Diggs’ previous cryptic messages hinting at dissatisfaction with his situation in Buffalo.
Despite Douglas’ indirect post, other Bills players bid Diggs farewell more openly. Left tackle Dion Dawkins shared fond memories of their time together in Buffalo, contrasting with Douglas’ more enigmatic approach.
Diggs himself expressed gratitude to the city of Buffalo and the Bills organization upon his departure, emphasizing the positive experiences he had during his tenure with the team.
.@stefondiggs is H-Town bound 🔥 pic.twitter.com/118rhXLydc
— NFL (@NFL) April 3, 2024
Reports of tensions within the Bills’ locker room emerged after Diggs’ trade, including an incident where quarterback Josh Allen reportedly expressed frustration toward Diggs after a loss to the New York Jets. Additionally, veteran cornerback Josh Norman had previously commented on Diggs’ playing time, suggesting that Diggs opted to sideline himself during games.
While the exact nature of any tensions remains speculative, Douglas’ post added fuel to the conversation surrounding Diggs’ departure and the dynamics within the Bills’ roster.
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