2025 NFL Free Agency predictions: Top 5 moves that could shake up the league next season

Modified Feb 19, 2025 01:05 GMT

Tee Higgins, Aaron Rodgers headline NFL's 2025 free agency class (Getty images)

#4. Stefon Diggs to Steelers

Houston Texans v Green Bay Packers - Source: Getty

When Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans last May, he agreed to eliminate the final three years of his contract. It proved to be a smart move, as an ACL tear ended his season — an injury that would have otherwise tanked his value.

Now, he has a fresh start — and that opportunity could come with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who desperately need a top-tier deep-ball threat to complement or replace George Pickens.

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Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.

Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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