Stefon Diggs noncommittal on Patriots debut as he recovers from injury: 'Taking it day by day'

On Monday, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel did not provide more information about why Diggs did not play in the team's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders.

Last month, Vrabel said Diggs passed a physical and received medical clearance in time for the first day of the team's training camp. The Pro Bowl receiver practiced on a limited basis during the spring. 

"I mean, I'm pushing the needle always," Diggs said. "I'm always doing more than less, and we'll see about Week 1. I don't know how I feel about it. We'll see. The coaches aren't too excited. I'm not too excited. I'm just trying to take it day by day, so we'll see. We just don't know where it's gonna go."

After racking up just under 500 receiving yards in his lone season with the Texans, Diggs agreed to a three-year deal with the Patriots in March.

Diggs recorded at least 1,000 receiving yards in six consecutive seasons leading up to his injury-shortened run with the Texans.