Stefon Diggs officially became a New England Patriot on Friday when he inked a three-year deal worth $69 million.

The 31-year-old is set to become the Patriots’ No. 1 target after a season where the team’s receiving leading was tight end Hunter Henry. He joins a wide receiver room that consists of Kendrick Bourne, DeMario Douglas, Ja’Lynn Polk and Mack Hollins.

Diggs suffered an ACL injury last season on the Houston Texans, injuring himself in a play during a Week 8 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts.

He was asked about if he expects to be ready to suit up for the Patriots in Week 1.

“(Expletive), when the whistle blows, we’ll see,” Diggs said.

“Right now, I’m ahead of schedule,” Diggs continued. “I’m trying to stay ahead of schedule. I pretty much take it day by day. I try not to put the carriage before the house… I’ll let you know, though. We’ll keep playing it by ear.”

Before getting his season shut down, Diggs caught 47 passes for 496 yards and three touchdowns; he was also on track to collect his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard season.

Diggs admitted that he knew his injury would impact the deal he negotiated with whoever his new team was going to be. But he added that his six 1,000-plus yard seasons would keep him in competitive territory.

“I kind of figured [the contract] was going to be around that area, considering I’m coming off the injury, but also the fact that I’m one of the only receivers that had six 1,000-yard seasons consecutively [prior to the injury],” he said. “The production, it’s always been here. I can move the chains. I can do intermediate. I can go deep. I did that all throughout my career. My résumé probably speaks for itself, but it was more so the injury that would deter or make the money is what it is.

“I look at it definitely as an opportunity. What could’ve been, could’ve been. At this point I am where I am, and I’m thankful.”