Stefon Diggs left New England without a free agent deal.

But Diggs didn't leave without raising the eyebrows of Patriots fans at least a little more.

This time of year, people are looking for anything to see what a player might do, and Diggs gave an intriguing indicator on social media.

A week ago, Diggs didn't follow Patriots QB Drake Maye on Instagram. Now, Diggs follows Maye.

That suggests that the two connected on Diggs' visit, or even that they're following up and connecting now.

Diggs would be much closer to a true No. 1 WR than anything Maye had in his promising rookie season.

It'd also be a chance for Diggs to return to the AFC East, where he was a record-setting receiver for the Buffalo Bills.

There's been no further movement yet, but these kinds of things sometimes come together quickly. If Diggs' social media activity is any indication, he wants more involvement with Maye.