Westerberg enjoys first NFL Draft experience

Westerberg enjoys first NFL Draft experience
Westerberg was actually up and to the right of the NFL Draft stage at the Hard Rock Cafe. Via Vype

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It was like being in New York City on New Year's Eve.

That's how former Allen coach Tom Westerberg described the scene in Nashville a week ago when the country music capital of the world became center stage of the 2019 NFL Draft.

"It is one I'll never forget," Westerberg, who now coaches Barbers Hill, said. "Once in a lifetime deal, great memories and just a lot of fun to be a part of it."

The entire NFL Draft experience was a first for Westerberg, who was invited to attend through the NFL's Thank You Coach program.

Westerberg, of course, was the high school head coach of eventual No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray, who went to the Arizona Cardinals.

More on Westenberg's experience at the NFL Draft here

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Stefon Diggs will miss the remainder of the season. Composite Getty Image.

Houston Texans fans have been waiting to hear the latest on the status of wide receiver Stefon Diggs after he left Sunday's game with a knee injury.

We received a disappointing update from Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

Diggs will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL. Fortunately for the Texans, the trade deadline is still a few days away.

If Houston would like to add some depth to the position, Giants WR Darius Slayton would make a lot of sense. He's played well this year (29 rec, 420 yards), and is a free agent after the 2024 season.

So he shouldn't cost too much draft capital if the Texans decide to make a deal.

Panthers receiver Diontae Johnson would have been the obvious choice, but he was just traded to the Ravens.

Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers could be another option. But he's still under contract for the 2025 season, so his price tag may scare off the Texans.

Jets receiver Mike Williams could be under consideration. His role has taken a backseat with the addition of Davante Adams. He has two seasons with over 1,000 yards in his career. He'll be a free agent after the season.

On the low end, Patriots WR KJ Osborn could be another possibility. Osborn is on a one-year deal and only has 7 catches for 57 yards this year.

Osborn recorded over 540 receiving yards in three straight seasons for the Vikings before signing with the Patriots after the 2023 season.

If the Texans decide to hold tight, Nico Collins is expected to return next week for their matchup with the Lions.


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