Stefon Diggs says his Patriots contract -- worth $69 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter -- is the range the wide receiver expected, in part because he is coming off a torn ACL.

New Patriots WR Stefon Diggs says he’s “ahead of schedule” in regards to his return from a torn ACL he suffered last season. Diggs added that he’s hoping to be ready “when the whistle blows” for the start of the season.

Per ESPN, Diggs had a positive development in his recovery from a torn ACL suffered last season. Just five months after sustaining the injury, Diggs is ahead of schedule in his recovery. The 31-year-old Diggs is running at full speed and gaining increased comfort cutting and changing direction.