Patriots to release WR Stefon Diggs
Pats Pulpit • • sports
Key Points:
- The New England Patriots plan to release wide receiver Stefon Diggs after the start of next week’s free agency, as first reported by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and confirmed by Diggs on social media.
- Diggs joined the Patriots last offseason on a three-year, $63.5 million deal and led the team in catches and receiving yards in 2025, connecting 99 times for 1,123 yards and four touchdowns with quarterback Drake Maye.
- Despite his strong performance, the Patriots had a contractual option to release Diggs after each season, and his $26.5 million cap hit for 2026 made his release financially feasible.
- Diggs is the second veteran released by the Patriots this
