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There’s some drama brewing in Minnesota.
After the Vikings loss to the Bears, Diggs was apparently frustrated with the team’s lackluster offense.
Mike Zimmer on frustration within the team, including Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs: "They always get frustrated. I mean, everybody's frustrated right now. When you lose and you don't play well enough to win, everybody's frustrated. Wasn't just those two guys."
— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) September 30, 2019
On Monday afternoon the Vikings wide receiver posted a cryptic tweet that led the Internet to believe that he wanted to be traded.
😶
— DIGGS (@stefondiggs) September 30, 2019
Future Patriot
— Derrick (@celticsin1) September 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/PlayoffJuJu/status/1178815806748184576
Diggs went on to skip practice and the team had no explanation for his absence which sparked more trade rumors.
Today’s #Vikings injury report pic.twitter.com/E7Xj1ENghy
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 2, 2019
Stefon Diggs' absence today at Vikings practice was "not injury related," the team reported. Diggs hasn't spoken with the media in two weeks and was visibly frustrated on the sideline in Sunday's loss to the Bears.
— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) October 2, 2019
According to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, Diggs has been openly frustrated with the team and his teammates are not sure if he wants to be there anymore.
On #Vikings WR Stefon Diggs: His frustration with the organization has been palpable. He was not at practice yesterday for non-injury reasons. Teammates are left wondering if he wants to be there. The team is adamant he is not available for a trade, barring some massive deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 3, 2019
Apparently, the Vikings are telling teams that were interested in trading Diggs that he’s not on the market.
A team that told me today they’d definitely be interested in Stefon Diggs said they were informed the #Vikings WR would not be traded. #SoTheresThat
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) October 3, 2019
In regards to Diggs, this is what one team conveyed is the information they have, as stated below. Nothing more. Nothing less. https://t.co/hLOqdKzVpz
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) October 3, 2019
Not only are the Vikings dealing with the Diggs drama but they’re also dealing with an unhappy Adam Thielen, who threw QB Kirk Cousins under the bus after Sunday’s loss to the Bears.
Adam Thielen: "At some point, you're not going to be able to run the ball for 180 yards, even with the best running back in the NFL. That's when you have to be able to throw the ball. … You have to be able to hit the deep balls."
— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) September 30, 2019
It’s going to be a long season for the Vikings.