In an unexpected turn of events, Stefon Diggs has broken his silence, emerging from a media blackout during training camp and preseason to clarify some recent headlines.

On Wednesday, Diggs addressed the press, expressing gratitude for their understanding during his time away. "Obviously, I haven’t talked much in camp. It’s nice to see everybody here. I appreciate y’all, appreciate your patience. I just try to take this time to be focused, get my mind right, get my body right," he explained.

The wide receiver directly tackled comments made by analysts Phil Perry and Tom Curran, who suggested on NBC Sports Boston that Diggs was becoming a "pain in the posterior." He responded assertively, saying, "I was referred to as a pain in the ass, but let me clarify. I don’t want to come across that way."

In a heartfelt apology, Diggs stated, "If I rubbed anybody the wrong way, I really want to apologize. Moving forward, I want our media-to-player relationship to be as professional as possible." Diggs emphasized his intention to foster positive interactions rather than stir up drama.

Interestingly, Perry and Curran, who had made the remarks, were present at the news conference and offered their own apologies to Diggs, showing a rare moment of accountability in sports media.

Diggs is aiming for a fresh start and promising fans and media alike that he won't be a source of frustration in the upcoming season. "If someone calls you an asshole and then you start acting like one... I won’t. That’s not me. I want to begin on the right foot," he declared.

As the NFL season approaches, fans will be eager to see how this new chapter unfolds for Diggs, who’s clearly committed to keeping the focus on his game and restoring his reputation.