Patriots inform Stefon Diggs of their intent to release him
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Key Points:
- The New England Patriots plan to release wide receiver Stefon Diggs at the start of the new league year next week, according to multiple reports.
- Diggs has $6 million guaranteed due next week if he remains on the Patriots' roster, prompting the team to inform him early and potentially open the door for a trade.
- After recovering from a torn ACL in 2024, Diggs played all 17 games in 2025, recording 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns, plus 14 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown in the postseason.
- Diggs has achieved 1,000 receiving yards in seven of the last eight seasons, with the only exception being the injury-shortened
