Diggs accepts $200K fine, says relationship with Vikings still strong

Stefon Diggs doesn't plan to dispute the $200,000-plus he racked up in fines from the Minnesota Vikings after missing practices and team meetings without an excused absence.

"I feel like I should've communicated better," the wide receiver said Sunday, courtesy of ESPN's Josina Anderson. "Like I told y'all, I was sick. I'm willing to accept every penalty and consequence that comes with it. I should've communicated better."

Diggs capped a tumultuous week by catching three passes for 44 yards in the Vikings' 28-10 win over the New York Giants. Despite acknowledging his frustration with Minnesota's offense days before the game, he insisted after helping the Vikings pick up their third win of the season that his relationship with the organization hasn't turned sour.

"It was never not good," he said. "Outside people got things a little shaky but at this point, I'm a team guy, I'm here, and I want to win."

Minnesota was reportedly flooded with trade inquiries after Diggs' multi-day squabble with the Vikings but the team doesn't intend to move him.

When asked directly if he still wants to be in Minnesota, Diggs said yes before dropping a wink.

Diggs eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in receiving last year but is off to a slow start in 2019, managing just 253 yards and one touchdown through five games.