Sipu Jha
For years, Stefon Diggs defined the Buffalo Bills’ offense and his No. 14 jersey became a fan favorite across western New York. But now, as Diggs prepares to face his former team in a Patriots uniform, a new player is wearing the number that once symbolized Buffalo’s explosive passing game: Tyrell Shavers.
Tyrell Shavers steps into the spotlight wearing Stefon Diggs’ old number
The Bills’ decision to give away Diggs’ number wasn’t just symbolic, it represented a shift toward developing fresh offensive talent. Shavers, a 6-foot-4 wide receiver, brings a very different skill set to the table. Known for his size, reach, and athleticism, he offers quarterback Josh Allen a new kind of target, especially in red-zone situations where height and physicality matter most.Shavers, who played college football at Alabama, Mississippi State, and San Diego State, has taken the long road to earn his place on Buffalo’s roster. His breakout moment came in the final preseason game, when he made a spectacular one-handed grab that turned heads across the organization. That play helped cement his spot on the 53-man roster and hinted at his untapped potential.Last season, Shavers had just one catch, but it was a memorable one: a 69-yard touchdown. This year, he’s slowly earning more opportunities, with two catches for 24 yards so far.
Bills fans compare eras as Stefon Diggs returns to Buffalo
The emotional layer to Shavers’ emergence is that his first major spotlight comes as Diggs returns to Buffalo wearing enemy colors. When the Patriots take the field on Sunday Night Football, fans will see two players wearing No. 14 — one representing the past, the other the future.It’s a poetic full circle for Bills fans, many of whom are curious to see whether Shavers can eventually carve out his own legacy with the same number. If he shines under the lights against New England, that No. 14 jersey might start selling again, this time with a new name stitched across the back.As one fan joked online, “Maybe we won’t need to burn our old Diggs jerseys — just re-label them Shavers.”Also Read: Chiefs face setback as Xavier Worthy’s injury status clouds Monday night showdown against Jaguars
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