This comes after New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was asked about Diggs’ status and what the expectations are for Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders. “That he’s ready to go, and that he helps our offense, and that he helps Drake (Maye),” Vrabel said.

All signs have pointed toward Stefon Diggs playing in Week 1, but the Patriots receiver is getting a bit cryptic about his status.

The Stefon Diggs experience reportedly isn’t going well in New England. Shortly after a tense exchange Thursday with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel over the star receiver’s Week 1 availability, NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry shed a bit more light on a new marriage that’s already on shaky ground.