Vikings Fine Stefon Diggs Big Bucks for Missing Practices But Still Won't Trade Him
It looks like the drama in Minnesota is continuing to boil between the Vikings and star wide receiver Stefon Diggs. With Diggs reportedly wanting off the team, the Vikes have made it clear they don't want to trade him.
And with Diggs missing multiple practices/meetings this week, his fines have reached north of $200,000. Yet, despite all of this, he's going to suit up and make plays for the team on Sunday afternoon?
Stefon Diggs is expected to play for @Vikings, but when he had unexcused absences from practices on Monday and Wednesday, and all mandatory meetings, he ran his fine total in excess of $200,000, per sources. Team stance: No trade despite inquiries.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) October 6, 2019
With Diggs recently signing a $72 million contract with Minnesota, that $200,000 worth of fines won't do too much damage to his savings account. However, you know the principle of this will surely anger him.
Plain and simple, both Diggs and fellow stud wideout Adam Thielen are not happy with how the offense has been performing. The two make up one of the best WR combos in the entire league, yet Kirk Cousins and Co. are underutilizing them.
Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs are frustrated. Why? No team has thrown the ball less than the #Vikings (25 attempts per game). Eight teams in the NFL are averaging more **completions** per game than the #Vikings are averaging pass **attempts**.
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) October 6, 2019
Can you blame the pair of playmakers for being so upset? The offense needs some major changes in terms of play calling. It needs to start on Sunday, too.
If it doesn't, expect even more frustration to come out of the Minnesota locker room.